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I had a small change in my voice in last three weeks, now feel pain while swallowing saliva not while having food or other liquid.please give an ans?

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Dr. Brett Noorda answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See an ENT: With such limited information it is impossible to give you an answer on a forum such as this. However, an unexplained voice change can be a sign of problems with your vocal chords and/or throat. Add in the pain and that increases the concern. You should see your doctor or an ear/nose/throat (ENT) specialist asap. It may be no big deal, but if it is a big deal waiting will only make it worse. Go!

Answered 6/10/2014

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Try cough drops: Your throat is either inflamed or you are getting a bacterial culture settling in. If cough drops don't help then you need something that will coat your throat.

Answered 3/15/2013

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Get examined: I believe anytime there is a voice change or trouble swallowing you should get examined by an ENT dr. It found be inflamation infection, or something more serious. I don't believe just treating the symptoms is in your best intrest!

Answered 6/10/2014

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Vocal chord problem: This could be anything from gastric reflux to a benign or malignant tumor. I recommend you see an ENT specialist if the problem persists fo more than a few weeks.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Ron E. Bell answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Get care ASAP: You need to get to an oral surgeon or ENT soon, especially if you are a tobacco user, think cancer as worst-case-scenario reason for not waiting

Answered 11/10/2015

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