Why does it hurt to swallow when you have a sore throat?!
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because there is an infection in the throat mucous membrane which hurts each time you drink or eat something. this is cause by microbes that feeds on the infected cells, the best way is to consult a doctor to prescribe something to ease the sore feeling.
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Because you are applying pressure to an irritated surface due to constriction.. chloraseptic works wonders. :)
The walls of your esophagus is inflammed and sensitive.
because it may be swollen.
ask doc
Because whatever it is you're swallowing touches the irritated surface in your throat.
Saliva has mildly antiseptic properties, and so when you swallow over an inflamed area, such as a sore throat or a canker sore, it burns. It just means that slowly, it's healing.
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