Pain in the cervical spine when swallowing | Pain in the HWS

Pain in the cervical spine when swallowing

An example of such an additional symptom is pain in the neck area when chewing or swallowing. The swallowing process itself is a complex interaction of nerves and muscles in the mouth, throat and esophagus. Part of the swallowing is conscious, which means you have control over the process.

However, a large part also takes place unconsciously, i.e. automatically. Disturbances at any point during the swallowing process can cause a wide variety of symptoms. These can be, for example, tension in the muscles of the cervical spine or a lump feeling in the neck.

Toothache or sore throat can also cause neck pain after eating or swallowing. Other causes of pain in the cervical spine when swallowing can be neck injuries, scarring of the esophagus, ear infections, a cold or reflux disease. In most cases, placing a heating pad or ice pack on the neck can provide relief.

You will feel what is good for you and what is not. Since neck pain when swallowing can have a number of causes, it is useful to consult a doctor, especially if the pain gets worse or does not improve within 1-2 days. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor can then initiate the right therapy to relieve the pain.

Associated symptoms

Due to its complex structure, pain in the cervical spine region can cause a variety of different accompanying symptoms, which often make it difficult for those affected to determine an exact cause. Frequent symptoms include headaches or migraines, dizziness, nausea, sensory or sensitivity disorders in the arms and hands due to pinched nerves or blocked vertebrae, visual and respiratory disorders, paralysis and movement restrictions due to tense muscles, poor posture and even fever and even unconsciousness. If the cause of the complaints is not treated, consequential damage such as inflammation or further tension can occur, which can sometimes take a chronic course. So if you experience the above-mentioned symptoms in yourself for no particular reason, do not hesitate to consult a doctor to clarify the exact cause.