 [ Symptoms ] i have had discomfort in my throat for 4 6 months  the pain comes and goes and i feel a tightness in my throat my platelet counts are low my throat feels tight what is this [ Disease ] as much as i would like to help you no one can be blindly examined and diagnosed over the internet you have had this problem for 6 months at what point to you think it would be a good idea to seek proper medical care there can be hundreds of reasons to account for your symptoms and it is your responsibility    as trustee of your body    to take care of it the only way that you can get to the bottom of these symptoms is to see a good medical provider    one who can take a thorough medical history perhaps run a few diagnostic tests