What are possibilities if my throat hurts when swallowing?

Answer by  Sabharish (1610)

There are two possibilities for your symptoms. You may have a severe throat infection or you may suffer from tonsils enlargement. Both are climatic occurrence, during a cold or rainy season. Taking suitable antibiotics will cure your problems.

Answer by  mhbat (217)

Typically the throat hurts when you are sick with anything from a cold to the flu, or strepp throat. If the pain goes away then it's not serious, but if it worsens then you should see a doctor immediately.

Answer by  Patty (195)

If you are having severe throat pain, then there could be several reasons why. Perhaps, you could have strep throat, which does require an antibiotic to get rid of. It could also be from using your voice to much. The worst thing could be cancer. My advice to you would to see a Dr. if it is an everyday occurence.

Answer by  Rani60 (351)

You should contact your doctor as soon as possible. It may be Infection of Cytomegalovirus of Gum disease of Herpes simplex. It is the sign of deadly throat cancer or a flatworm infestation, and it stuck sideways in my throat that hurt every time and took breath problem. Throat has pain and can't swallow.