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What Causes Swelling In The Neck While Singing?
Question: What do you call this part?
It bulges up when I sing or shout.
Lately it is a bit enlarged both sides.
It bulges up when I sing or shout.
Lately it is a bit enlarged both sides.
Brief Answer:
Laryngocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
I have seen the picture. It is laryngocele formation. it is external type. It occurs due to chronic vocal abuse especially in singers or teachers or flute players.
It needs to be corrected surgically.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Laryngocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
I have seen the picture. It is laryngocele formation. it is external type. It occurs due to chronic vocal abuse especially in singers or teachers or flute players.
It needs to be corrected surgically.
Any further questions are always welcome.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Is it dangerous?
Brief Answer:
Laryngocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The symptoms depend upon the size. It can be a sign of underlying laryngeal growth or mass. It can lead to stride and respiratory distress whereas in other hand it can completely symptoms free. It is advisable to get it completely investigated. It is treated by exscising it surgically.
Youare always welcome with any further questions.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Laryngocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The symptoms depend upon the size. It can be a sign of underlying laryngeal growth or mass. It can lead to stride and respiratory distress whereas in other hand it can completely symptoms free. It is advisable to get it completely investigated. It is treated by exscising it surgically.
Youare always welcome with any further questions.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
By mass you mean tumor?
Brief Answer:
Laryngocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi
yes in rare cases it is found to be caused by an underlying tumour or mass. So a flexible laryngoscopy and a CECT NECK should be done.
Regards
Laryngocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi
yes in rare cases it is found to be caused by an underlying tumour or mass. So a flexible laryngoscopy and a CECT NECK should be done.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Laryngocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi
it can be benign or malignant but nothing can be said without examination. Laryngocele is evident externally only after a stress as in your case. My advice is you should get yourself examined by an ENT SPECIALIST and avoid any further stress.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Laryngocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi
it can be benign or malignant but nothing can be said without examination. Laryngocele is evident externally only after a stress as in your case. My advice is you should get yourself examined by an ENT SPECIALIST and avoid any further stress.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
That is scary.
Brief Answer:
Laryngocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi
there is nothing to be scared about. Every possibility should be kept in mind. It is mostly benign and is manageable. I hope my advise proves useful for you.
Take care
Thanks and regards
Laryngocele
Detailed Answer:
Hi
there is nothing to be scared about. Every possibility should be kept in mind. It is mostly benign and is manageable. I hope my advise proves useful for you.
Take care
Thanks and regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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