It hurts to swallow
Painful swallowing is relatively common. People of all ages may experience it. This symptom has many possible causes. Difficulty swallowing along with pain is generally a symptom of an infection or an allergic reaction. See your doctor if the pain is severe or if it interferes with eating, drinking, or breathing.
Symptoms
You may experience the following symptoms along with painful swallowing if you have an infection
a fever
chills
a headache
a dry cough
sweating
red, inflamed tonsils
Call your child’s pediatrician if they experience the following symptoms along with painful swallowing
difficulty breathing
problems swallowing
an unusual or significant amount of drooling
a visibly swollen throat
Go to the hospital right away if you’re an adult and experience the following symptoms
difficulty opening your mouth
problems swallowing
extreme throat pain that gets worse
trouble breathing
Schedule an appointment with your doctor if your painful swallowing occurs along with any of the following
blood when you cough
symptoms that last one week or longer
a hoarse voice that lasts longer than two weeks
joint pain
a lump in your neck
a rash
Good Foods
Veg Foods:
Combine peppermint tea
Manuka honey
Soft creamy foods such as cream soups
Mashed Potatoes
Yogurt
Custards
Non veg Foods:
Scrambled eggs