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What Causes Hoarseness?

My voice has been hoarse for over 3 weeks now, with no other symptoms. i was massaging my throat tonight even though it's not sore, and noticed when doing so my esophagus shifts from side to side easily and makes cracking/popping noises when doing so. Is this normal or have I damaged my esophagus in some way leading to the hoarse voice/damaged vocal cords?
Fri, 9 Jun 2017
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Hello,

You did not mention details regarding your age, any previous sore throat episodes, any drugs you are taking, and your profession if it involves using loud voice like singing, etc.

In some cases, hoarseness is due to paralysis of vocal cords but most commonly due to infections, overuse of vocal cords leading to nodule formation, etc.

I would advise you to have a health check up and, especially laryngoscopy to visualize vocal cords directly to rule out if it’s related to pathology of vocal cords.

Don’t panic with the esophagus sounds it’s not the esophagus that is making sounds it’s the trachea which you are touching, esophagus cannot be touched with hand.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Maryum
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What Causes Hoarseness?

Hello, You did not mention details regarding your age, any previous sore throat episodes, any drugs you are taking, and your profession if it involves using loud voice like singing, etc. In some cases, hoarseness is due to paralysis of vocal cords but most commonly due to infections, overuse of vocal cords leading to nodule formation, etc. I would advise you to have a health check up and, especially laryngoscopy to visualize vocal cords directly to rule out if it’s related to pathology of vocal cords. Don’t panic with the esophagus sounds it’s not the esophagus that is making sounds it’s the trachea which you are touching, esophagus cannot be touched with hand. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Maryum