Sodium is a chemical element with symbol Na and atomic number 11. It is a soft, silvery-white, highly reactive metal. Sodium is an alkali metal, being in group 1 of the periodic table, because it has a single electron in its outer shell that it readily donates, creating a positively charged ionâthe Na+ cation. Its only stable isotope is 23Na. The free metal does not occur in nature, but must be prepared from compounds. Sodium is the sixth most abundant element in the Earth's crust, and ...
bacterial infection a less common cause of sore throat a bacterial infection can lead to strep throat peritonsillar abscess retropharyngeal abscess diphtheria epiglottitis and tonsillitiscertain sexually transmitted diseases std s such as gonorrhea and chlamydia also can rarely cause a sore throatrauma injury any direct injury to the throat or neck area can lead to a sore throat sometimes a foreign body for example a bone or piece of food can cause a sore throat excessive yelling or screaming can irritate the throat and larynx also leading to a sore throat
In acute laryngitis, which is the most common cause of voice loss and hoarseness, you suddenly lose your voice or become hoarse. Acute laryngitis can result from: 1  Viral infection. Viral infections, such as those that cause the common cold, can cause your vocal cords to swell.  Bacterial throat infection.