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Case of a man who almost stopped eating and drinking, as the act of swallowing caused severe throat pain
1. 45-year old man presented with intense episodes of pain in throat, back of tongue and tonsils on the right side for three months. The pain radiated to ear.
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1. 45-year old man presented with intense episodes of pain in throat, back of tongue and tonsils on the right side for three months. The pain radiated to ear.
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2. #pain was excruciating and was triggered by eating, chewing or swallowing food, drinking water, sneezing or even yawning. Pain lasted for 30-45 seconds and occurred 10-15 times every hour. He was so scared to eat or drink that he lost 15 kg weight in those 3 months.
3. He consulted ENT and dental doctors, and detailed examination by them was normal.
He became depressed and also had suicidal thoughts. He consulted psychiatrist and was started on anti-depressant medications.
On his sister's (a medico) advice, he decided to take my opinion.
He became depressed and also had suicidal thoughts. He consulted psychiatrist and was started on anti-depressant medications.
On his sister's (a medico) advice, he decided to take my opinion.
