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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 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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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

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

I have vocal nodules from past 4 months. I have taken vocal rest and medication. Still the nodules are there. Doctors are recommending to go for surgery. Is it ok to have them removed through surgery?

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If conservative management has failed and the vocal nodules have not resolved, then surgery is the only option. I.e. microlaryngeal 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

I had serious voice loss. I cant even speak single word. I had vocal nodules problem along with acidity. Plz help me

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Yes, but as this is an anonymous notice board, I cannot prescribe anything here. First, using Practo's smartphone app, search for me under ENT Specialist in Bangalore, go through my profile, and ther ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with vocal nodules . How am I supposed to heal them completely ? I have been resting my voice for a couple of weeks.

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Vocal nodules are usually managed conservatively by voice therapy, voice rest, steam inhalation and anti reflux medications. Many times professional voice therapist may be required to avoid recurrence ...  Read More

Vocal nodules occurred last year in Jan 2016 and continued till march 1st week 2016.Now, again I am facing same problem.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. You need to consult a ENT specialist in person for further evaluation and management. For this issue we cannot do from this platform. Just give your voi ...  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

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 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 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

Premedication: Indication: Finding: Nasopharynx :normal Pharynx:normal Larynx: Normal Epiglottis:Normal Arytenoids:Bilateral mild congestion AE folds :normal True Cords: Right vocal cord normal and mobile.small polyp in the posterior 1/3rd near the arytenoid SUB Glottis: Normal. Pyriform Fossa :bilateral normal Impression:LPRD.small polyp left post

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ...  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

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 can't speak since one of my vocal cords has been damaged for nerve problem, I can't swallow foods and water. My homeopathic doctor has prescribed Causticum 10 M is it justified?

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We will have to endoscopy for vocal cords and find the underlying cause of nerve damage then only treatment for cause can be done ...  Read More

Dear I have diagnosed with early vocal Nodules how can I get cured from this I am taking medicine and doing steam inhalation but still there is slight discomfort in my throat and my voice is fine early it used get tired after few words but now it is fine with no hoarsness.

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Follow up with video laryngoscope ...  Read More

Doctor I can feel 2-3 small pimple like nodule inside the skin of the penis shaft .. I can feel it only when it is erect otherwise I can't feel it . I have done usg please tell me what to do ? I am not sure what it is but sometimes I fell when it erects

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Normal report ...  Read More

Hi, It's been a month I have been diagnosed with vocal nodules, first 15 days I had complete voice rest then due to office work had to speak twice a week. However complete voice rest is getting difficult so looking for practical tips how to manage this. Thanks...

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There are no practical tips, you will have to follow absolute voice rest with some basic medication. Orelse if it doesn't settle you will require surgery for it, even after surgery voice rest is reco ...  Read More

Hi, I was diagnosed with vocal Nodule, I took medication, steam and voice rest for 10 days. Is there a way to know if Nodule are healed and I can start talking again?? Thanks.

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Do a video endoscopy of the vocal cord ...  Read More

I got vocal nodules before 6/7 years. After treatment and voice rest it's completely healed. Nowadays i feel same problem. Facing trouble to speak. Throat pain when I am shouting. Main thing is can't talk continuously and coughing started.But my job is different. I have to talk always. What should I do? Need to repeat throat endoscopy? What should

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Steam inhalation with Hot water 3 times for 1 month If no improvement then Fibre optic laryngoscopy. ...  Read More

I have faced problem during teaching in class.When I talk in high speech or talk so many times my vocal cord is feeling uneasy and little pain and feel itchiness. So I consult a doctor.He did endoscopy in my throat.I attatched the report please see it and suggest me.

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Voice rest and few medicines ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, Need you help to confirm about attched report is there any problem in my report. My vocal nodules surgery is done on 29th july.

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Normal report nothing to wrry ...  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

Dear Doctors I'm facing vocal nodules since 6 months. My voice is not coming properly. As per doctor consultant i done everything told by Doctors. Kindly guide me for better relief.

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Kindly attach endoscopy report for better ...  Read More

I was facing breathing issues especially on speaking , for the past 1 year , at first i visited the local pulmonogists here in dibrugarh, assam ...however he said that all reports are normal and that this problem not of the lungs . then he suggested me consult a heart doctor .on consulting echo and ecg were done and reports were normal. then i visi

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I have been facing breathing issues especially on speaking from last 1 year , visited pulmonologist but reports were all normal , on visiting ent it was discoverd that arytenoids cover half of vocal cords on phonation..what should be done now. i have the video footage of the laryngoscopy.

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Share the video footage of Laryngoscopy, will see and tell u the treatment options ...  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

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