What does the sensation of throat tightness in rabies feel like?
May 14, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Introduction
Rabies patients often experience a sensation of throat constriction, primarily characterized by a feeling of tightness or contraction in the throat muscles, causing discomfort and tension in the throat area. A sensation of throat blockage may also occur, where the throat feels obstructed or clogged, leading to difficulty swallowing or a foreign body sensation. Patients may feel dryness or discomfort in the throat mucosa, possibly accompanied by dry mouth or throat pain. Additionally, there can be a sensation of external pressure or constriction on the throat, similar to having an object or a hand pressing against it.
In general, the sensation of throat tightness in rabies patients mainly manifests as a feeling of throat contraction, throat blockage, dryness in the throat, a sensation of pressure in the throat, and a feeling of suffocation. Specific details are as follows:
1. Throat contraction sensation
A feeling of tension or constriction in the throat muscles, causing discomfort and tightness in the throat area.
2. Throat blockage sensation
A sensation that the throat is obstructed or blocked, leading to difficulty swallowing or a foreign body sensation.
3. Throat dryness
A feeling of dryness or irritation in the throat mucosa, possibly accompanied by dry mouth or throat pain.
4. Throat pressure sensation
A sensation of external pressure or constriction in the throat area, similar to having an object or hand pressing on the throat.
5. Suffocation sensation
A feeling of breathing difficulty or restriction, as if unable to get enough air.
Therefore, if symptoms of rabies infection appear, prompt medical attention and effective treatment should be sought.
