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Is it advisable to go for IMRT-radiation treatment like tomotherapy for early stage squamous cell vocal cord cancer, or the usual 3DCRT radiation is sufficient enough

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Studies have not found a significant difference between the two therapies however IMRT has shown a slight trend towards lower recurrences as well as slightly lesser toxicity. Both are equally effecti ... Read More

Small mass in left vocal cord after biopsy detect well deffrentiate cell carcinoma please give some advice... what can i do.. my father is very affraid..

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Send CT report Metastatic work up is needed Plan May be surgery or Radiochemo Decide after final work up ... Read More

Tightness in vocal cord??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ?¿? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

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as ent surgeon in can help u on this: most common reason is laryngitis, does ur profession is of excessive speaking. ... Read More

Radiation and chemotherapy has been completed three months ago, now follow up they have writen on test called DLDP-lll on that they mentioned as IMPRESSION: Post RT, Ca, LVC. Oedematous both false and true cord. Please kindly give me answer based on the report

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Please share entire Petct report. ... Read More

Radiation( 32) and chemotherapy(6) has been completed three moths ago and I came regular check up and doctors written one test name as DLDP, Please find attached report Doctors put trychestomy tube. Please kindly answer, is my cancer is reducing and what I have to do based on the report please kindly advise me.

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According to the report there is swelling of your vocal cord secondary to radiotherapy. Since you have completed both radiotherapy and chemotherapy, it would be advisable to wait and repeat Video lary ... Read More

Normally vocal cord has heart beat sound??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ?¿ ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

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No More details needed for further clarification. ... Read More

Does Upper GI endoscopy detact vocal cord ployp,nodule or cyst . If no, which test should i done to detact vocal cord abnormal .

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Laryngoscopy ... Read More

Hello sir I went to doctor for vocal cord pain her checked my throat and said its wounded can throat infection make vocal chords tight and itchy are some other problem????

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Possibility of infection is there. ? Vocal cords itchy how can you point out. Any change in your voice? ... Read More

My right vocal cord has been damaged but not paralysed my speaking ability has been reduced to minimum in such a stage what should I do for betterment.

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Physical examination required ... Read More

Does spetam plus tablet use in vocal cord ulcer? what is its use in vocal cord ulcer bcz my dr prescribed it to me? plz tell me its use and also what about defcon 6 tablet will it only helps in inflammation or also in healing of ulcers??

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Plz take the online consultation ... Read More

What about breast cancer symptoms dr... My left breast feel very uncomfortable and uneasy without bra and shocking feel inner side why dr no lump founded... My usg report reactive lymph node need 1.96x 0.39.... Can usg correct report to find a lump

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At this age, breast carcinoma is uncommon, and breast fullness or a palpable abnormality is more frequently due to benign causes such as fibroadenoma, fibrocystic changes, cysts, infection, or reactiv ... Read More

As u saw my above question i have suffered from bilateral vocal cord ulceration in march 2025 and then since treatment going on ulceration resolved after 3 months but my voice is still hoarse vocal fatigue and muscle tension is there i did laryngeoscopy in january 2026 it showed bilateral vocal cord bowing and took voice therapy and again today on

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Dealing with persistent vocal fatigue and vocal cord paresis can be challenging, but this can be addressed systematically with targeted nerve rejuvenation and soothing therapies. In Ayurveda, your co ... Read More

I have a vocal cord bowing and phonatory gap after healing vocal cord ulcers since 1 yr i m facing this does homepathy gave any remedy to cure vocal cord bowing and phonatory if yes then how it works bcz its a structural changes and also does it help to open estachian tube means chronic glue ears without infection and plz don't give me false hopes

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Since structural changes already occurred. Partially can treat you ,we have few medication for it. Can’t reverse to normal cell tissue. ... Read More

Hi, I'm 24 years old female. I feel a hard lump on one of my underarm. It is hard like a bone. I feel uncomfortable if I bring my arm closer to my chest. I fear of this can be a symptom of breast cancer.

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A hard lump in underarm should be evaluated at earliest. You should visit a Surgeon for clinical examination which will help determine the extent of problem. If there is a lump found on examinati ... Read More

I have white discharge from my right breast nipple, when I squeezed it, a small white drop came out. I have a slight pain in my nipple. Then my periods are delayed. Then I have hypothyroidism. What could be the reason? Is there a chance of cancer?

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Symptoms seems vague. Better to consult a gynaecologist and endocrinologist . This can be due to hormonal imbalance also. ... Read More

I m 24 yrs old female i have laryngitis with husky and tired voice since 10 months can i do subvocalization will it vibrate my vocal cords bcz i want to do 5k affirmations daily so if i do it in my mind by subvocalization will it vibrate my vocal cords and will affect my voice rest plz clear my doubt

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For voice to be produced vocal cords has to vibrate. Get a VLS examination if its a nodule then give voice rest for 1 week ,Get speech therapy and follow If other cause then will be treated according ... Read More

I was having vocal cord bilateral ulcer lost whole voice.. after 3 months i got my voice but its completely husky voice then again did scopy and found swelling of vc..but after 6 months now a only little bit of improvement there in my voice and voice tiredness now again i m going for scopy after 15 days so tell me i heard that subvocalization cause

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Probably the healing has cause a scar or is causing vocal cord bowing. This is leading to a Phonatory gap which makes the voice a bit husky and causes vocal fatigue. You need a proper Stroboscopy for ... Read More

Polyp seen in the left vocal cord posterior one third Laryngopharyngeal reflux Deviated nasal septum to right SURGERY IS REQUIRED FOR THAT??? Past history- GERD Allergy AIRWAY DISEASE Coughing Last ct thorax 2022- Multilobar bronchial wall thickening with scattered ares of low attenuation seen in bilateral lung. Spirometry test 2025- Patient effo

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If u want take clearance from chest pulmo dept Reflex measure Avoid vocal abuse And then surgery can be planed ... Read More

I have vocal cord ulcer they are almost healed but there is vocal cord congestion so dr prescribed me picort 6 tablet and i am also taking gitam plus ( gikbo biloba-120mg & piracetam-800 mg) tablet..i forgot to tell dr about this.. so will these two tablets get interact with each or its ok to take it? will it nullify the effects or is there any

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You can consume, no issues. ... Read More

I have vocal cord ulcer they are almost healed but there is vocal cord congestion so dr prescribed me picort 6 tablet and i am also taking gitam plus ( gikbo biloba-120mg & piracetam-800 mg) tablet..i forgot to tell dr about this.. so will these two tablets get interact with each or its ok to take it? will it nullify the effects or is there any

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I have vocal cord ulcer they are almost healed but there is vocal cord congestion so dr prescribed me picort 6 tablet and i am also taking gitam plus ( gikbo biloba-120mg & piracetam-800 mg) tablet..i forgot to tell dr about this.. so will these two tablets get interact with each or its ok to take it? will it nullify the effects or is there any

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I have a vocal cord ulcers. which food is good for nutrition of vocal cords and what do u think about fish oil and evening primrose oil? and also can u suggest me some supplement and when to take it?

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The main treatment is voice rest and avoid voice abuse . Avoid whispering . Food items will not affect the vocal cord ... Read More

How much time will take to cure bilateral vocal cord ulceration? bcz its been 2.5 months i had lost my voice now a little bit voice is coming..but how long will it take can u plz tell and also tell me will my voice become normal after curing ulcers and also can i talk loudly or even can shout or can i shout to someone other from long distance like

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Once you recover completely after that you can. look for root cause of ulcer. ... Read More

I want to ask u how the vocal cords vibrate i mean if i speak loudly in mind will my vocal cord vibrate or if i keep my mouth close and then speak in mind loudly but tongue moves little bit then will it vibrate bcz i am on voive rest but i wanted to do affirmation for my health but can't speak so i wanted to do it in mind but continuously speaking

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Talking in mind is not going to affect movement of vocal cords ... Read More

I have a severe vocal cord ulcers i heard that u cannot whisper or speak in low voices to avoid strain or even after the healing of ulcer u cant whisper but i have a habit of doing japmala in that chanting of mantras i do silently like only small voice comes like whispering so what to do now after healing of ulcer can again start my japmala chantin

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Yes it will put strain on the cords. ... Read More

How much time will it take to cure bilateral vocal vord ulcer? bcz i m undergoing treatment since 2.5 months bt its not curing i also not followed voice rest so plz guide me how many months it takes to fully recover? will it become again normal like before?

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With our voice rest it's not going to improve. ... Read More

I was admitted in hospital for wbc n platelets less count that time my throat and voice was completely ok but due to dr mistake on 5th day i lost my voice on 27th march theni consulted ENT Dr he performed larygoscopy and found that i have bilateral ulceration of vocal cords he gave me 15 days medicine n voice rest ifollowed it then again next 1 mon

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need an endoscopy to find the cause. Meet a laryngologist ... Read More

I was admitted in hospital for wbc n platelets less count that time my throat and voice was completely ok but due to dr mistake on 5th day i lost my voice on 27th march theni consulted ENT Dr he performed larygoscopy and found that i have bilateral ulceration of vocal cords he gave me 15 days medicine n voice rest ifollowed it then again next 1 mon

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No it will not create further problem. Do voice rest. continue medicine. ... Read More

I was admitted in hospital for wbc n platelets less count that time my throat and voice was completely ok but due to dr mistake on 5th day i lost my voice on 27th march then i consulted ENT Dr he performed larygoscopy and found that i have bilateral ulceration of vocal cords he gave me 15 days medicine n voice rest i followed it then again next 1

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Just follow voice rest and life style modification you will be fine ... Read More

My father aged 66 years diagnosed left vocal cord palsy 15 days ago, horseness and aspiration problem.CT scan shows nothing, He already has diabetes,high BP,rem arthritis. What are the treatment options, some dr suggested steroids under hospitalisation.some are saying wait for some time,what should I do?

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The chances of one sided cord palsy without any cause is a common problem. He needs a thorough investigation and if all causes are excluded then the management is basically conservative. Sometimes the ... Read More

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