Hoarseness Should Not Be Taken Lightly
Hoarseness lasting a few days after a cold is normal. However, hoarseness that appears without an infection and lasts more than 15 days can be a sign of a structural problem in the vocal cords or laryngeal diseases.
Primary Causes of Hoarseness
- Nodules and Polyps: Benign calluses on the vocal cords, especially seen in intense voice users like teachers and singers.
- Reflux: Stomach acid reaching the pharynx and chemically irritating the vocal cords.
- Vocal Cord Paralysis: Inability of one of the vocal cords to move after neck surgeries or nerve issues.
- Laryngeal Tumors: The first signal in the early stage is usually persistent hoarseness.
Diagnosis and Microsurgery in Turkey
Using the endoscopic "Laryngoscopy" method, vocal cords are painlessly visualized within seconds. Depending on the cause, voice therapy or "Laryngeal Microsurgery" using ultra-fine instruments without external incisions are successfully performed by our expert ENT team.