Why does the throat occasionally hurt in myocardial ischemia?
Disease description:
I was diagnosed with myocardial ischemia a long time ago, and recently I have occasionally started experiencing a sore throat. May I ask what causes occasional throat pain in cases of myocardial ischemia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Myocardial ischemia refers to an insufficient blood supply to the heart, leading to inadequate oxygen and nutrients for the myocardial tissue. There are several possible causes for throat pain:
1. Myocardial ischemia can cause symptoms such as chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, and fatigue. Occasional throat pain has little direct association with myocardial ischemia, but they may be indirectly related through some mechanisms. For example, during an episode of myocardial ischemia, patients may experience referred pain, which can radiate from the chest to the neck, jaw, back, or even arms, and may sometimes be mistaken as throat pain.
2. Other possible causes: occasional throat pain also may be related to other factors, such as chronic pharyngitis, allergic reactions, or acute pharyngitis. These conditions also can cause discomfort or pain in the throat.
Myocardial ischemia may cause occasional throat pain, but this pain usually occurs together with other symptoms of myocardial ischemia (such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, etc.). If you experience such symptoms, prompt medical attention is recommended.
