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Voice Hoarseness
My Dad is having Voice Hoarsness since 3 days no other issue what should I do get it releived and why there is issue
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This could be something as trivial as laryngitis or could be decreased movement of one of the vocal cords ... Depends on whether there are any other neurological features ... Would require proper history and examination
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ent doctor consult
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drink plenty of water , steam inhalation twice a day, avoid hot and spicy food
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Could be laryngitis.
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Consult online for treatment
Health Tips
Voice rest
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Dr. Sangeet Agarwal
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Delhi
Hoarseness in middle aged and in elderly may be a serious issue if patient is habitual smoker or tobacco user . So please get appointment and will need laryngoscopy than decide
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
Allergist/Immunologist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes, your Dad needs to be examined before he loses his voice.
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Using your smartphone's Practo app, search for me under ENT Doctors in Bangalore. At the bottom if my profile page, you will get 2 links. One is to book an appointment to meet me at my clinic. The other link is to book a Video Consultation with me.
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Have a small torch and a spoon ready to press down your dad's tongue so that you could use the torch to show me the back of his throat during the consultation session.
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Dr. Ashil Manavadaria
Head and Neck Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Gandhinagar
Looks like laryngitis
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do online consultation for medication. do steam inhalation twice a days. avoid spicy and chilled food. voice rest
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