Some Common Problems Affecting Voice, Their Cause and Right Treatment
Poor vocal techniques and certain medical conditions cause vocal difficulties. This creates discomfort while speaking properly or difficulties in controlling volume, pitch and quality of voice. Although, with age, the weakness and the strain of the vocal cords is more probable, anyone can develop voice related difficulties anytime. In fact, you are at the greatest risk of developing such issues if your job puts a high demand on your vocal cords. Below are some problems which affect voice and create difficulty in speaking:
Benign vocal cord lesions- Voice misuse or over use causes benign, noncancerous growth on vocal cords resulting in its trauma. Altering the vocal cords vibration and leading to hoarseness, these lesions on vocal cords are generally consistent with nodules, polyps, and cysts. The nodules (or nodes) grow on both vocal cords opposite to each other and it is imperative to eliminate the vocal trauma which is prone to cause it. All these benign growths cause discomfort and pain while speaking, as well as hoarseness and voice breaks. Vocal cord paralysis- This Vocal Problem identifies by inability of one, or both vocal cords to move. Generally one cord weakens or becomes paralyzed due to viral infection of throat, damages due to surgeries or some other unknown reasons. Is several cases, the problem arises due to incorrect voice application. It impacts ability to speak and even breathe properly. Spasmodic Dysphonia- This affects voice muscles in the larynx and voice box. These muscles experience sudden involuntary movements (or spasms) which interfere with vibration and voice production ability of the folds. Spasmodic Dysphonia causes occasional voice breaks and makes the voice tight and strained. In more serious cases, the person's speech becomes very difficult for others to understand. Acid Reflux: This problem arises when the acid from stomach leaks up to