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I have recently developed nodules in my vocal cords and due to that my voice has become hoarse and i also have slight pain in my throat, i have consulted a few doctors in my city and they all have said that surgery is the only option for this and it cannot be treated. I want to ask if there is any medication that i can take that can reduce these vo

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It won't become cancerous Surgery better Voice rest ...  Read More

Underwent laryngoscopy and found there is a gyap between my vocal cords and so there's a combination of air and sound while I speak.Can there be any solution for this?can I speak normal?

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Fat can be injected into the vocal cords. But it is not a permanent solution. Consult a good laryngologist( ENT SURGEON trained in voice) ...  Read More

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My vocal cords have nodules so what l can do to overcome this problem And l also go with many ENT 's priscription but nothing fruitful .l am frustrated now

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Go for speech therapy and voice rest...if not improve then surgery. ...  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

Hello all, My father had biopsy for vocal cards white lesions, during biopsy ENT surgeon has removed visible lesions part. Now we have received reports and as per biopsy report on right side of 1/3rd of vocal cord cancerous cells are found. ENT surgeon suggested us to go for surgery and completely remove affected vocal cords area, he suggested

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Radiotherapy is best option in my opinion in.. chemotherapy doesn't work for early stage vocal cord cancer. ...  Read More

My 85 years old Grandpa is having large amount of cough due to which he is not able to speak anything and while he is breathing we can hear the clear voice of the coughing in lungs and chocking of the vocal cords. Doctor hospitalized him in ICU for one night and in the morning doctor told to take him back at home as there is no chance seeing of his

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Without knowing actual diagnosis it is very difficult to advise regarding any treatment. You need to consult nearby pulmonologist for detailed evaluation of his lungs and further treatment ...  Read More

Hello All, My father age 68 years will be undergoing IMRT from next week for squamous cell carcinoma of vocal cords, as per reports cancer is in initial stage. So my question is what precautions we should take in order to avoid any side effects of radiations therapy. Should we start any tablets to avoid dysphagia. Any side effects on salivary g

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With newer machines and techniques side effects are much reduced. All are reversible. Weekly counts, few mild medications for side effects and multivitamins your doctor will prescribe you. ...  Read More

I got advice of doing core strengthening exercises for reducing frequent noises from joints of body.Which exercises should be done?I want clarification.

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Core exercises won't help in decreasing sounds from joints. It's a myth. Sounds from joints sometimes can be natural & we need not worry as long as they don't give pain. Just work on flexibility. ...  Read More

My mother has under gone a spine surgery with fusion. Doctor has suggested to do some back strengthening exercises. Need information regarding what kind of exercises can be done.

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Depends upon what surgery has been done. And whats the duration post surgery. Exercises will change according to the type of surgery and post op days too. ...  Read More

I m 25 yrs old female i lost my voice 1 yr before due to vocal cord ulcers then it get cured but due to whoch got phonatory gap and bilateral bowing of vocal cords now undergoing voice therapy for horse voice vocal fatigue and also since February i m suffering from etd i m having crackling popping sound from both ears but no infection so dr told it

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Hello , No false hopes will be given to you But homoeopathy has good proven results for tinnitus Hoarseness of voice is common in your cases , which also is treatable with Homoeopathy, do consult wi ...  Read More

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

Sir, Iam confusion on my x ray Iam have any knee osteoarthritis or early stage Iam doing Daily knee strengthening exercises morning 15mins and night 15 mins . Iam doing below activities On my job Staircase climbing daily 2 floors. 2 to 3 building Walking in site almost 5000steps Standing morning 1.5 hour Afternoon 1.5 hour standing. Having knee

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Stop exercise Give rest to knee for few week ...  Read More

I have to sit long hours before computer. I feel my back is week and request to suggest exercises for lower back and back

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Hi as ir, do you feel your back is weak or u feel pain n uncomfortable such that u can't sit anymore? Get ur back assessed by a PHYSIO near u. ...  Read More

Can I do stretching exercises just after strengthening exercises?? Or should I do first stretching first and then strengthening?? Can I do them one after the other ?? Like after hamstring stretch ,can i do hamstring curls??

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Do dynamic stretching exercises before strengthening exercises. After strengthening, take rest for some time and then perform static stretching exercises. ...  Read More

Dear DR, My brother is suffering from acute laryngitis, nodules of vocal cords, because of which he is unable to speak properly and facing voice Hoarseness. We were following up with one DR and he prescribed Beclomethasone dipropionate (Inhaler) and some other tablets, after using for more than 4 weeks still the voice remains same. Now DR is recom

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If nodules get CECT Neck, based on that management differs! ...  Read More

Hi, i am having gap in my left vocal cord. Good thing is that it's vibrating but there has been a gap. It's been a year now i have a hoarseness in my voice. Doctor recommend me to have "Neurozan" which helps in gettings veins strong. PS- i don't smoke. Are there any other treatment?

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There are various reasons for phonatory glottic gap such as sulcus vocalis, vocal cord palsy, muscle tension dysphonia etc. Treatment depends on identifying cause for your problem ...  Read More

My laryngeal stroboscopy show that i have a blister in my vocal cord I've been singing and now i can't talk even, what should i have to do Thanks .

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You should consult a voice therapist ...  Read More

Various joints of body-ankle,knee,shoulder make frequent noises.I have no pain.Please suggest strengthening exercises for these joints.

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Hi, First go for serum calcium and vitamin D3 check up. Then start doing exercises. ...  Read More

Cords are not working properly while a singing and it's give pain sometime I suffering form 23 days this

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meet a Phonosurgeon (ENT Surgeon subspecialising in Voice Disorders)in your city ...  Read More

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