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Question: Loss of right side voice box. Other voice is coming back , but checked tis week and verified rt side still does not move or vibrate . Feeling of something in throat , gerd , now that has cleared up , but have had neck stiffness, and now swollen lymph nodes under jaw on the opposite side of voice box not working
Brief Answer:
Insufficient history.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
You know a detailed history and clinical examination of the patient are key for better diagnosis and treatment.
Kindly provide the following history.
1) Since how long the lymph nodes are present?
2) Are they painful?
3) Are they XXXXXXX / that is movable or fixed?
4) Is there any cough with sputum?
5) Is there a voice change?
6) If yes, since how long?
7) Do you smoke ?
Kindly provide the above information to help you in a better way.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Insufficient history.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
You know a detailed history and clinical examination of the patient are key for better diagnosis and treatment.
Kindly provide the following history.
1) Since how long the lymph nodes are present?
2) Are they painful?
3) Are they XXXXXXX / that is movable or fixed?
4) Is there any cough with sputum?
5) Is there a voice change?
6) If yes, since how long?
7) Do you smoke ?
Kindly provide the above information to help you in a better way.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon
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1- 1 week.
2- ache
3- not sure
4- no cough , just dryness when swallowing
5- yes , but voice has come back good , but when I went in for my last scope exam this week , it still revealed the right side voice box had no movement or vibration.
6- 5 weeks total on right side not working . Was like laragitis the first 3 weeks , but then voice gradually came back , except for the right side , I'm thinking that's some of the reason behind the neck stiffness , or ache glands , it's taking more effort the speak , with only some of voice working properly .
7- no
2- ache
3- not sure
4- no cough , just dryness when swallowing
5- yes , but voice has come back good , but when I went in for my last scope exam this week , it still revealed the right side voice box had no movement or vibration.
6- 5 weeks total on right side not working . Was like laragitis the first 3 weeks , but then voice gradually came back , except for the right side , I'm thinking that's some of the reason behind the neck stiffness , or ache glands , it's taking more effort the speak , with only some of voice working properly .
7- no
Brief Answer:
You might require voice therapy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up.
I recommend the following.
1) A course of antibiotics.
2) Analgesics like tablet paracetamol for pain relief.
3) You might require a voice therapy.
4) Restricted neck movements could be due to pain.
5) If the lymph nodes does not resolve with antibiotics, you might need FNAC of the lymph nodes.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Truly,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
You might require voice therapy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up.
I recommend the following.
1) A course of antibiotics.
2) Analgesics like tablet paracetamol for pain relief.
3) You might require a voice therapy.
4) Restricted neck movements could be due to pain.
5) If the lymph nodes does not resolve with antibiotics, you might need FNAC of the lymph nodes.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Truly,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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