Question 1

what could cause throat pain inside left side of my throat?

Accepted Answer

Ear, throat: Best to get that checked by your doctor for pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis, etc., thru exam of throat & ears. Viral infection possibility if no fever.

Question 2

what would cause sharp neck pain along the left side of throat? pain even when you lightly touch the skin. no sore throat. recent sinus inf 2 weeks ago pain just started yesterday?

Accepted Answer

: The pain may be due to inflamed lymph nodes that are swollen and tender from removing the debris and bacteria left over from the sinus infection. They should go down in a week or so. If the pain persists or worsens, you should see your Dr for a full exam and treatment.

Question 3

i have shingles on left side of my head and neck. can that cause inner ear pain or throat pain on left side of throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The shingles can cause blisters on the ear drum, swelling of your lymph nodes and pain.

Question 4

can a tendon or pinched nerve in neck cause throat pain on same side of injury?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: Either could cause throat pain depending on the extent of the injury and what  else is involved in the injury. These  alone  may or  may not  but collateral damage from the injury could.

Question 5

tested negative for strep, still given amoxicillin (4x daily). after one day throat pain moved only to left side. good sign that it's working?

Accepted Answer

Negative for strep: Iamoxicillen may not be working. It could just be the progression of your viral illness.

Question 6

throat pain and a scratchy throat for 4 weeks. throat pain on the left side. 1st week diagnosed with strep. 2nd week strep gone. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: You didn't mention taking antibiotics to treat your Strep throat but most infectious sore throats are caused by viruses which won't respond to antibiotics. Allergies, bad heartburn &amp; mouth breathing are common causes of non-infectious sore throats. See your Family Doc for re-evaluation &amp; appropriate treatment.

Question 7

actually i am having throat pain in my left side neck feel like having lump in my throat and problem in swallowing something.

Accepted Answer

Throat pain: Many possible causes of throat pain - from foreign body to pharyngitis (Eg, strep throat) to viral throat infection to acute allergic reaction, and more. See your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 8

woke up with throat pain but only on my left side. no fever or funney nose or anything like that!

Accepted Answer

Snoring?: Well first of all you must examine how you sleep. In other words are you a mouth breather and or do you snore. This dries the mouth out and can be the cause of the throat issues start here and see what you find

Question 9

pain in left side of throat and eventually went up into the left ear. this began when i yelled. it started in my throat. pain is not constant.

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: Pain in the ear may be due to referred pain from a focus of inflammation in the throat, so if you have a virus, strep or bleeding due to trauma or other condition in the throat it may be felt in the ear as well.

Question 10

i have had ear and throat pain on the left side for over a year. no visible sores or swelling but red streaks on the left side back of throat. ?

Accepted Answer

Ent: Worth seeing an Ear, nose and throat specialist. It sounds like lingering inflammation of unclear cause. Always a good idea to start with your primary care, only assume that by now you had an antibiotic trial.

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What could cause throat pain inside left side of my throat?

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What would cause sharp neck pain along the left side of throat? pain even when you lightly touch the skin. no sore throat. recent sinus inf 2 weeks ago pain just started yesterday?

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I have shingles on left side of my head and neck. can that cause inner ear pain or throat pain on left side of throat?

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Can a tendon or pinched nerve in neck cause throat pain on same side of injury?

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Tested negative for strep, still given amoxicillin (4x daily). after one day throat pain moved only to left side. good sign that it's working?

A member asked:

Throat pain and a scratchy throat for 4 weeks. throat pain on the left side. 1st week diagnosed with strep. 2nd week strep gone. what could this be?

A member asked:

Actually i am having throat pain in my left side neck feel like having lump in my throat and problem in swallowing something.

A member asked:

Woke up with throat pain but only on my left side. no fever or funney nose or anything like that!

A member asked:

Pain in left side of throat and eventually went up into the left ear. this began when i yelled. it started in my throat. pain is not constant.

A member asked:

I have had ear and throat pain on the left side for over a year. no visible sores or swelling but red streaks on the left side back of throat. ?

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