Odynophagia is the medical term for pain or discomfort when swallowing. When you swallow, you may feel a burning or squeezing sensation anywhere from high in your throat or neck down to your sternum ...

Heartburn, accompanied by a burning sensation in the chest or throat when swallowing, may be a symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic condition in which stomach acid frequently ...