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Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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Abnormal voice changes
No improvement in hoarse voice even after a few weeks
My voice sounds coarse in the evening/at night
My voice sounds hoarse in the evening/at night
Hoarse voice from talking too much at work
My voice sounds weird
Voice has remained hoarse for several weeks already
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
It refers to having an abnormal voice.when it sounds raspy, strained or breathy.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Abnormal menstruation
Edema
Respiratory wheeze
Difficulty breathing / breathlessness
Facial edema
Fever
Chest pain during swallowing
Dysphagia
Small voice
Possible causes
- Sinusitis
Infection of the sinuses, which are cavities around the nose. The infection can be acute (lasting about a week) or chronic (lasting for more than three months). It can be caused by viruses or bacteria.
- Vocal cord paralysis
A condition where the nerves supplying the vocal cords are damaged, causing them to move poorly. Causes include strokes, and radiotherapy/surgery to the neck.
- Hypothyroidism
A disorder where levels of thyroid hormone in the body are abnormally low. These hormones are needed for growth, development and metabolism.
- Acromegaly
- Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Acute tonsillitis / pharyngitis
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Thyroid tumor
Related serious diseases
- Bronchial asthma
A condition where the airways are highly sensitive and overreact to foreign substances or environmental changes. The underlying cause is unclear but involves genetics. There are many triggers for asthma flares, including smoke, pollen, dust mite droppings, cold weather, exercise and viral infections.
- Pertussis
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have a hoarse voice?
Have you had hoarse voice for more than 3 weeks?
Is your hoarse voice worse when you wake up in the morning?
Is your hoarse voice worst in the evenings and nights?
Do you have a sore throat?
Other Related Symptoms
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References
Judd O, Colvin IB. Hoarse voice. BMJ. 2010 Apr 7;340:c522. doi: 10.1136/bmj.c522. PMID: 20375088.
https://www.bmj.com/content/340/bmj.c522
Reviewed By:
Rohini R, MD (Ear, nose, throat (ENT))
Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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