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Neck muscle hurts

February 12, 2012 | 10,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med. Kathrin Hamann

Hello,

I have a question.
Last night I coughed several times very strongly with tension in my throat. Later, my throat started to hurt slightly in the front, I think it feels like it's coming from the muscles. It's still there now, it hurts when I yawn and also when I cough.
Could it be a muscle strain, or is it something serious? It's on the front side next to the larynx.
It only hurts when under tension, not on its own.
How long will this last?

Best regards

Dr. med. Kathrin Hamann

Good morning,

Yes, one can also strain and even pull a muscle in this area. By resting this area and also applying heat, the muscle will recover at this location, so that you will soon be pain-free again. Voltaren gel can help, but it is not necessarily required.

All the best