Discomfort in the throat is a symptom that may indicate the development of septic inflammation in the ENT organs, non-infectious and oncological diseases.
A lump in the throat during pregnancy most often occurs against the background of toxicosis, gastrointestinal dysfunction, psychoemotional overexertion and changes in hormonal levels. In case of discomfort in the pharynx during gestation, you should seek the help of a specialist.
In the overwhelming majority of cases, the syndrome of a coma in the throat occurs due to a spasm of the muscles of the pharynx. Excessive psycho-emotional stress negatively affects the work of the autonomic nervous system, which often leads to discomfort in the throat. However, frequent relapses of the symptom are a good reason for undergoing a comprehensive examination by a specialized specialist.
Causes
The presence of pathological changes in the state of the ENT organs is evidenced by difficulty swallowing saliva, constant perspiration, dry mucous membranes and a feeling of a foreign object in the pharynx. Coma throat syndrome is a common complaint among pregnant women, which may indicate the development of the following pathologies:
- dysfunction of the thyroid gland;
- colds;
- toxicosis;
- gastroesophageal reflux;
- neurosis of the pharynx.
There are many provoking factors that contribute to the appearance of discomfort in the pharynx during gestation. Pathological changes in the airways are most often caused by stress, allergic reactions, heartburn, mechanical tissue damage, etc. Ignoring the problem can cause a deterioration in the woman's health, which is fraught with the pathological development of the fetus.
To understand what exactly triggered the appearance of a coma in the throat, it is worth considering the common causes of its occurrence. The type of disease can be determined by the intensity and duration of discomfort and associated clinical manifestations.
Colds
Why is there discomfort and a foreign object sensation in the throat in the early stages of pregnancy? In about 87% of cases, a coma in the throat occurs due to the development of respiratory diseases. Frequent relapses of septic inflammation of the ENT organs are associated with a decrease in the reactivity of the body of a pregnant woman.
Immunologists have found that during gestation, the female body, fetus and placenta begin to produce specific proteins that inhibit the immune response to the presence of a foreign object in the body. This prevents rejection of the fetus and miscarriage. Complex immunological changes greatly increase the risk of developing infectious diseases.
In the first trimeter of pregnancy, women often face colds, which become the main reason for the appearance of an unpleasant symptom. The feeling of a lump in the throat may be associated with the development of the following pathologies:
- tonsillitis;
- laryngitis;
- pharyngitis;
- flu;
- tracheitis;
- rhinopharyngitis.
Important! Untimely relief of inflammatory processes in the body can lead to pathological development of the neural tube of the fetus.
The occurrence of septic sore throat is most often indicated by an increase in regional lymph nodes, high temperature, fever, pain when swallowing saliva, lack of appetite, drowsiness, etc. It is possible to eliminate the pathological flora in the respiratory organs with the help of gentle antiviral and antibacterial drugs.
Toxicosis
Toxicosis is the pathological reaction of the body to the development of the fetus in the womb of the expectant mother. The cause of intoxication is a deficiency of trace elements and vitamins that affect the cascade of biochemical reactions. Disruption of metabolic processes leads to the synthesis and accumulation of aggressive metabolites in the woman's blood, resulting in nausea and vomiting.
Symptoms of toxicosis most often disappear on their own closer to the 12th week of pregnancy.
Frequent gagging stimulates the reflux of gastric juice into the airways, which leads to irritation of the mucous membranes of the pharynx. Aseptic inflammation of the tissues of the ciliated epithelium leads to the appearance of puffiness and, accordingly, a feeling of a coma in the throat. It is possible to reduce the concentration of toxic substances in the body if a large amount of liquid is consumed. Thus, it is possible to alleviate the symptoms of toxicosis, to prevent vomiting and irritation of the mucous membranes of the ENT organs.
Gastroesophageal reflux
Gastroesophageal (gastroesophageal) reflux is a lesion of the distal part of the gastrointestinal tract, which is associated with the release of stomach contents into the upper esophagus. During gestation, an increase in intragastric pressure is observed, which contributes to the development of gastroesophageal reflux.
A lump in the throat during pregnancy most often occurs against the background of the development of reflux esophagitis.
In the pathogenesis of the disease, a key role is played by a violation of the process of emptying the large intestine and a decrease in the tone of the cardiac sphincter. In pregnant women, the concentration of progesterone in the body increases many times over, which stimulates relaxation of muscle tissues, in particular the esophageal sphincter.
The development of the uterus contributes to an increase in intra-abdominal pressure, as a result of which gastric juice is thrown into the airways. Aggressive acids damage the tissues of the pharynx, resulting in aseptic burns of the mucous membranes. The development of reflux esophagitis in women is evidenced by the following clinical manifestations:
- heartburn;
- dry mucous membranes;
- feeling of a coma in the throat;
- sore throat;
- difficulty swallowing;
- constant belching;
- chronic cough.
Preventing the reflux of gastric juice into the upper esophagus allows the prevention of constipation.
You can reduce the likelihood of discomfort in the throat if you follow a diet. During gestation, fatty and spicy foods should be excluded from the diet, which irritate the mucous membranes of the ENT organs and interfere with normal bowel movements.
Throat neurosis
Pharyngeal neurosis is a disease resulting from a malfunction of the central nervous system. The development of pathology is evidenced by a violation of the pharyngeal reflex, perspiration, itching, sensation of a foreign object in the larynx, etc. Disturbed innervation of the pharynx leads to muscle spasm and discomfort. The provocateurs of pathological changes in pregnant women are:
- hysteria;
- frequent throat ailments;
- constant stress;
- displacement of the cervical vertebrae;
- exacerbation of chronic pathologies.
Increased sensitivity of the pharyngeal tissue is most often associated with neurasthenia, which often develops in women during their first pregnancy. Laryngeal spasm, sore throat, a lump in the throat and pain in the head are good reasons for seeking help from a neurologist. It is possible to eliminate unpleasant symptoms of the disease with the help of drugs aimed at harmonizing the work of the nervous system.
Hypothyroidism
A common cause of coma syndrome in the throat in pregnant women is the development of hypothyroidism. The disease is characterized by hypothyroidism, in which there is a decrease in the amount of thyroid hormones in the blood serum. During gestation, a number of unfavorable physiological changes occur in the body, which are most often associated with a deficiency of nutrients, in particular iodine.
Pregnancy naturally increases the need for thyroid hormones. It is for this reason that relative iodine deficiency develops in pregnant women. Thyroid dysfunction leads to the following symptoms:
- sore throat and discomfort;
- feeling of a foreign object;
- enlargement of the thyroid gland;
- arthralgia and muscle weakness;
- swelling of the neck and limbs;
- excessive gassing;
- frequent constipation;
- stomach ache.
It is possible to eliminate discomfort in the throat while undergoing hormone replacement therapy. I can increase the concentration of thyroid hormones in the body with such drugs as "L-thyroxin", "Eutirox", etc. The disease progresses very slowly. To exclude the likelihood of the development of pathologies in the unborn child, therapy is carried out after his birth.
Overuse of hormonal drugs leads to thyroid atrophy.
