{"id":301,"date":"2017-11-09T08:25:14","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T08:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/?p=301"},"modified":"2017-11-09T08:27:11","modified_gmt":"2017-11-09T08:27:11","slug":"hoarseness-due-benign-vocal-cord-lesions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameetkishore.com\/blog\/hoarseness-due-benign-vocal-cord-lesions\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoarseness due to Benign Vocal Cord lesions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When the vocal cords develop swellings of non-cancerous and  abnormal growth, these are known as <strong>vocal  cord lesions<\/strong>. These lesions usually cause a variety of voice and speech  related problems. Women between the age of 20 to 50 are more prone to this  condition. Here is everything you need to know about the types, causes and  treatment of these lesions.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Types:<\/strong> There are  three kinds of vocal cord lesions, that is nodules, polyps and cysts. <strong>A v<strong>ocal cord polyp<\/strong><\/strong> may  be caused on one side of the vocal cords&nbsp;and may also lead to disturbance  in one\u2019s voice. Another <strong>type of vocal cord lesion includes a mass of  tissue<\/strong> that may manifest in the sac or membranes around the vocal  cord. This cyst can be on the surface of the vocal cord&nbsp;or in the  ligaments of the vocal cord. This may require surgical removal as well as voice  therapy thereafter. <strong>Nodules are the third type<\/strong> of lesion that  may form in the vocal folds. These are also known as singer\u2019s nodules and  nodes, which may be caused by pressure, stress and stretching of the vocal  cords.These are basically calluses that may disappear once the pressure and  overuse of the vocal cords diminish.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Causes:<\/strong> These  lesions are usually benign or non-cancerous growths that may be caused due to a  variety of reasons. Screaming and overuse of <strong>vocal cords<\/strong> are few of the most common reasons for the eruption of  such lesions. The heavy use of one\u2019s voice can cause quite a bit of trauma to  the vocal cords and may lead to problems including lesions and disturbances in  one\u2019s voice. Conditions like reflux and allergic reactions may also <strong>cause vocal cord lesions<\/strong> as a side  effect.<\/p>\n<p>  <strong>Symptoms:<\/strong> From  hoarseness to pain, there are a number of symptoms caused by this condition. A  low pitch and difficulty while speaking are also some of the common symptoms of  this condition. Patients suffering from the growth of such lesions will also  find themselves making an effort in order to speak normally and to be heard.  Constant throat clearing may be required as well.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Treatment:<\/strong> Besides  giving your voice a rest, one can also have the condition checked by the doctor  so as to ascertain whether or not it is a serious lesion that may require <strong>surgical removal and voice therapy<\/strong>. The  doctor will usually prescribe medicines in order to deal with any underlying  conditions that may have caused the lesions, including allergic reactions,  reflux, sinusitis and other such ailments. One will also have to stop smoking so  that there is less chemical irritation on the vocal cord. Finally, one will  have to go through voice therapy for more serious lesions.&nbsp;If you wish to  discuss about any specific problem, you can&nbsp;consult us.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When the vocal cords develop swellings of non-cancerous and abnormal growth, these are known as vocal cord lesions. These lesions usually cause a variety of voice and speech related problems. 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