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I'm 18 and have really bad acid reflux and if i don't treat it will i lose my singing voice?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

May change it: Bad acid reflux can cause irritation and inflammation of the vocal cords. Can lead to swelling, edema, scarring, nodules, polyps, tumors of same. All of these could affect the sound quality, timbre, vocal strength, as well as general health of your throat (and general health).

Answered 3/15/2016

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