The hollow tube inside the neck that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the trachea and esophagus The throat is about 5 inches long, depending on body size. Also called pharynx
Tonsillitis occurs when your tonsils, the two oval-shaped pads of tissues in the back of your throat, become infected, causing inflammation, swelling, and pain. Depending on whether the infection is caused by a virus or bacteria, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic to treat it, or suggest soothing measures until the infection and symptoms go away.
Adenoids are a patch of tissue that is high up in the throat, just behind the nose. They, along with the tonsils, are part of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system clears away infection and keeps body fluids in balance. The adenoids and tonsils work by trapping germs coming in through the mouth and nose
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is not able to produce enough thyroid hormone. Since the main purpose of thyroid hormone is to "run the body's metabolism," it is understandable that people with this condition will have symptoms associated with a slow metabolism.