Hi Anon - It's difficult to tell what you have, and how long you may have it, without a physical exam. It does, however, sound like laryngitis which is the swelling of the mucous membrane of the larynx (voicebox). This swelling usually involves the vocal cords, and leads to hoarseness or even complete loss of voice. It's not clear what you were doing before you lost your voice. Laryngitis can be caused by Irritation from voice overuse (yelling, singing, and speaking loudly for extended periods of time) and several other factors.
The EmpowHER reference page on laryngitis provides more information on the causes and treatment. Please review this to see if this describes what you're experiencing. https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/laryngitis#definition
If the condition persists for more than 2-3 weeks it would be best to see your physician for an evaluation and treatment.
Take care, Pat
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Hi Anon - It's difficult to tell what you have, and how long you may have it, without a physical exam. It does, however, sound like laryngitis which is the swelling of the mucous membrane of the larynx (voicebox). This swelling usually involves the vocal cords, and leads to hoarseness or even complete loss of voice. It's not clear what you were doing before you lost your voice. Laryngitis can be caused by Irritation from voice overuse (yelling, singing, and speaking loudly for extended periods of time) and several other factors.
The EmpowHER reference page on laryngitis provides more information on the causes and treatment. Please review this to see if this describes what you're experiencing. https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/laryngitis#definition
If the condition persists for more than 2-3 weeks it would be best to see your physician for an evaluation and treatment.
March 31, 2010 - 5:08pmTake care, Pat
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