IN this case report, we describe the case of a patient with glossopharyngeal and vagal neuropathy masked by laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). LPR is a common disorder in persons older than 40 yr and is characterized by acid reflux into the upper esophagus and pharynx. Classic symptoms include mucus production, cough, wheezing, hoarseness, throat irritation, and globus sensation. LPR is clinically...

OBJECTIVE To compare perception of the need for emergency care by emergency department (ED) patients vs. emergency physicians (EPs). METHODS Mailed survey to EPs and a convenience sample of ED patients. Survey rated urgency of acute sore throat, ankle injury, abdominal pain, and hemiparesis, as well as the best definition of "emergency." Responses were compared with chi-square (p < .05). RE...

This report presents a case of 49-year-old woman with complaint sore throat and front neck pain, who referred to hospital for thyroid scan due suppressed TSH level (0.005 mU/L). Diffuse bilateral lungs uptake in the was noticed incidentally. The patient had positive history COVID-19 symptoms. Multifocal ground-glass opacities (GGOs) both were compatible typical features lung involvement COVID-1...

The upper aerodigestive tract, specifically the cricopharyngeal area, is the most common site of foreign body impaction. Anatomically, this area is the first constriction of the oesophagus. Fish bones, one of the most common foreign bodies encountered in the throat, tend to get stuck in this area. The movement of this sharp-edged foreign body upon swallowing will induce odynophagia and an acute...

The symptoms include : • Muscle pain • Multi-joint pain without joint swelling or redness • Sore throat • Self-reported impairment in short-term memory or concentration severe enough to cause substantial reduction in previous levels of occupational, educational, social or personal activities • Changes in mood • Headaches of a new type, pattern or severity • Un-refreshing sleep • Tachycardia • C...

Meningococcal meningitis is a well established potential fatal infection characterized by fever, headache, petechial rash, and vomiting in the majority of cases. However, protean manifestations including abdominal pain, sore throat, diarrhea and cough, even though rare, should not be overlooked. Similarly, although disseminated infection could potentially involve various organ-targets, secondar...

This is a known case of hyperglycaemia 50 years male, presented with the complaint blurred vision, weakness, frequent micturition and pain in throat. On investigation his RBS (Random blood sugar) found to be very high i.e., 374mg/dl. Systematic taking followed by repertorisation totality symptoms was done Synthesis Repertory using RADAR software [4] order choose individualised remedy where Tube...

Eagle's syndrome represents a group of symptoms that includes recurrent throat pain, globus pharyngeus, dysphagia, referred otalgia, and neck pain possibly caused by elongation of the styloid process or ossification of the stylohyoid or stylomandibular ligaments. The medical history and physical and radiologic examinations are the main guides to the precise diagnosis. The radiologic diagnostic ...

Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare systemic inflammatory disorder having predilection for cartilaginous structures specially ears, nose, joints and respiratory tract. Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is an established association. Here we describe case history of a 60-year-old man who had episodic pain involving left external ear, throat and nose, hearing difficulty and lethargy for six mont...

British Journal of General Practice, November 2014 e742 BaCkground Oropharyngeal carcinoma (OPC) is an uncommon cancer of the head and neck region but with a growing incidence. Patients usually present after the fourth decade of life with chronic, persistent symptoms including non-tender cervical lymphadenopathy, chronic sore throat, ear pain, difficulty swallowing, pain on swallowing, and a ch...