The two may not be related you could have scratched your throat, and also the Pain could be Gall Bladder related, the Pain however of a Gall Bladder Attack is severe not like a cramp, it starts under the right ribs and radiates up and into the shoulder blades,seems to be triggered by
eating Fatty foods, comes on about 1-2 hours after
eating,get it looked at if that sounds like it, can you speak to your Dad on the Phone and get his input if the pain continues.