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Throat pain

Throat pain: Introduction

Throat pain: The occurrence of pain which is located in the throat. See free access online books about Throat pain below. See detailed information below for a list of 79 causes of Throat pain, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Throat pain:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Throat pain. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Medical Books Excerpts
  • DYSPHAGIA
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • SORE THROAT
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Dysphagia
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Dysphagia
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Throat pain
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Dysphagia
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Mouth lesions
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Throat pain
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Dysphagia
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Dysphagia
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Tracheal deviation
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Dysphagia
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Throat pain
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Sore Throat
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Dysphagia
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
 

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Medications or substances causing Throat pain:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Throat pain as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Detailed list of causes of Throat pain

The list below shows some of the causes of Throat pain mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 79 causes of Throat pain

How Common are these Causes of Throat pain?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Throat pain. Of the 79 causes of Throat pain that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 5 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 5 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 72 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 79 causes of Throat pain

Conditions listing symptoms: Throat pain:

The following list of conditions have 'Throat pain' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Acute Bronchitis ... throat pain

    B

  • Bronchitis ... throat pain

    C

  • Chemical poisoning - Anti-rust products ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Asphalt ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Caulking products ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Cloth Dyes ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Cuticle remover ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Dye remover ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Emulsion paints ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Face Powder ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Furniture polish ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Hair Bleach ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Hair Dye ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Jewelry cleaner ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Lacquer ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Lighter fluid ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Metal cleaner ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Metal polish ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Mould remover ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Oven Cleaners ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Pool Cleaners ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Solder ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Tar remover ... throat pain
  • Chemical poisoning - Window cleaner ... throat pain
  • Colchicine toxicity ... burning sensation in throat
  • Croup ... throat pain

    E

  • Eagle's syndrome ... throat pain
  • Esophagus Cancer ... Throat pain

    G

  • Garland flower Daphne poisoning ... throat pain
  • Glossopharyngeal neuralgia ... throat pain

    H

  • Heartburn ... throat pain

    I

  • Iris poisoning ... burning sensation in throat

    L

  • Linguatula serrata infection ... throat pain

    M

  • Metastatic squamous neck cancer with occult primary ... throat pain

    O

  • Oral lichen planus ... throat pain

    P

  • Polychondritis ... throat pain

    S

  • Severe heartburn ... throat pain

    T

  • Throat cancer ... Throat pain
  • Thyroglossal tract cyst ... throat pain
  • Thyroid cancer ... throat pain
  • Thyroid cancer, Hurthle cell ... throat pain
  • Tongue Cancer ... Throat pain
  • Tongue Conditions ... Throat pain
  • Tonsil cancer ... Throat pain
  • Tonsil disorders ... Throat pain

    U

  • Ulcer ... Throat pain

    V

  • Vanadium poisoning ... throat pain

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  • Causes of Throat pain Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Throat pain based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Classifications of Throat pain:

    Medical Conditions associated with Throat pain:

    Sore throat (395 causes), Throat symptoms (2341 causes), Pain (5609 causes), Common symptoms (7717 causes), Sensations (5876 causes), Nerve symptoms (6219 causes)

    Symptoms related to Throat pain:

    Sore throat (395 causes), Red throat (27 causes), Difficulty swallowing (479 causes), Throat symptoms (2341 causes), Mouth pain (99 causes), Pharngitis, Tonsillitis (6 causes), Post nasal drip (22 causes), Laryngitis (5 causes), Salt water gargling, Antibiotics, Diphtheria, Infectious mononucleosis

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