Question 1

i had vocal cord surgery about two weeks ago to remove a polyp and about three days ago i had a lymph node swell under my left jaw.is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: A lymph node in that location processes serum from the nearby throat/gums and skin structures. I  would not assume it has anything to do with a procedure over 10 days previous to the noted change.

Question 2

how do you treat a vocal cord nodule?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Vocal cord nodules are generally treated with surgery.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of vocal cord nodule?

Accepted Answer

Hoarseness: Vocal cord nodules are usually caused by vocal abuse. The main symptom is hoarseness. They do not cause pain and can not be felt. An ENT doctor can examine your vocal cords and explain the treatment.

Question 4

how fast can i make my vocal cord nodule go away?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Vocal cord nodule may need resection to ascertain the cause of the nodule.  Vocal cord nodules can be cancer, viral infection, voice disuse etc.  It would be prudent to consult an ENT specialist.

Question 5

how long does a small vocal cord nodule take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Voice abuse is the most common cause of a vocal fold nodule.  It is a thickening of the lining epithelium and usually requires voice therapy.  However, modified voice rest can result in recovery of this thickening in a matter of weeks to months.  You need to see your layrngologist for advice or a voice therapist for therapy.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: vocal cord nodule?

Accepted Answer

Vocal cord nodules: This is basically a callous of the vocal cord. It produces a change in one's voice. They are most often due to over use of your voice. First line treatment is generally voice therapy with surgery reserved for recalcitrant cases.

Question 7

what kind of doctor sees somebody for vocal cord nodule?

Accepted Answer

ENT: Otolaryngologist, or "ear nose throat" doctor specializes in this problem.

Question 8

i had a vocal cord nodule removed, but it did not cure my hoarseness - what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Follow up: You should contact your surgeon for a re-check and re-examination of your vocal cords.  This can usually be done easily in the office.

Question 9

what are vocal cord polyps?

Accepted Answer

Growth in voice box: Vocal cord polyps are benign lesions that can occur either one or both sides of voice box.

Question 10

are vocal cord polyps reversible?

Accepted Answer

They can shrink: Often times the best coure of action is to have the polyp removed (and biopsied for presence of cancer cells-as benign polyps can convert to malignant tumors)  check with an experienced otolaryngolgist (ent).

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