Symptoms & Signs
Pain in throat
Mild
ICD-10: R07 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: गले में दर्द · தமிழ்: தொண்டை வலி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಗಂಟಲು ನೋವು · తెలుగు: గొంతు నొప్పి · বাংলা: গলা ব্যথা · मराठी: घशात दुखणे · ગુજરાતી: ગળામાં દુખાવો
About this condition
Throat pain is a common symptom that causes discomfort, scratchiness, or irritation in the throat area. It often worsens when swallowing or talking and is usually caused by viral infections, bacterial infections, allergies, or environmental irritants. Most throat pain resolves on its own with rest and hydration, but persistent or severe pain may indicate a condition requiring treatment.
Common symptoms
sore throat
throat pain
difficulty swallowing
throat irritation
burning throat
scratchy throat
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 3-5 days or worsen
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | गले में दर्द · गला खराब · निगलने में कठिनाई · गले में जलन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தொண்டை வலி · தொண்டை எரிச்சல் · விழுங்க சிரமம் · தொண்டை கரகரப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಗಂಟಲು ನೋವು · ಗಂಟಲು ಕಿರಿಕಿರಿ · ನುಂಗಲು ಕಷ್ಟ · ಗಂಟಲು ಸುಡುವಿಕೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | గొంతు నొప్పి · గొంతు మంట · మింగడంలో ఇబ్బంది · గొంతు దురద |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | গলা ব্যথা · গলা জ্বালা · গিলতে কষ্ট · গলা খসখসে |
| Marathi (मराठी) | घशात दुखणे · घसा खवखवणे · गिळताना त्रास · घशात जळजळ |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ગળામાં દુખાવો · ગળામાં બળતરા · ગળવામાં તકલીફ · ગળું ખરબચડું |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Pain in throat?
sore throat, throat pain, difficulty swallowing, throat irritation, burning throat, scratchy throat.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 3-5 days or worsen
Is Pain in throat common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Pain in throat?
Severity is classified as Mild. if symptoms persist beyond 3-5 days or worsen.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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