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Suggest Treatment For Loss Of Voice Due To Possible Laryngitis

Hello,i had no voice this morning,i believe I have laryngitis,have been gargeling with sea salt warm water,also steamed my head over a bowl of warm peppermint tea,i need to work tomorrow,i am a hairstylist,what else can I do to get my voice back? I have no fever.
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of loss of voice due to possible laryngitis which are pointing towards a condition known as ' Silent Reflux' , also known as Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) . In this condition the acidic content of esophagus comes backward due to dysfunction of oesophageal sphincter and cause problem like hoarseness of voice. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to :

Avoid spicy and heavy meals specially during night.

Eat at least one hour before going to bed.

Take a light walk after every meal .

Take antacid like gelusil.

Consult gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may order certain tests like X-ray of upper respiratory tract and endoscopy . Doctor may prescribe drugs like ranitidine and omeprazole.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Loss Of Voice Due To Possible Laryngitis

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of loss of voice due to possible laryngitis which are pointing towards a condition known as Silent Reflux , also known as Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) . In this condition the acidic content of esophagus comes backward due to dysfunction of oesophageal sphincter and cause problem like hoarseness of voice. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to : Avoid spicy and heavy meals specially during night. Eat at least one hour before going to bed. Take a light walk after every meal . Take antacid like gelusil. Consult gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may order certain tests like X-ray of upper respiratory tract and endoscopy . Doctor may prescribe drugs like ranitidine and omeprazole. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari