The following features are indicative of Spasmodic Dysphonia:
hoarsening of voice
grating
strained voice
strangled voice
adductor dysphonia
whispery voice
breathy voice
writer's cramp
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Common Causes of Spasmodic Dysphonia
The following are the most common causes of Spasmodic Dysphonia:
psychological stress
brain problems
nervous system problems
Risk Factors for Spasmodic Dysphonia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Spasmodic Dysphonia:
being female
being middle aged
stressful events
pregnancy
parturition
cervical dystonia
family history
childhood measles
childhood mumps
Prevention of Spasmodic Dysphonia
No, it is not possible to prevent Spasmodic Dysphonia.
family history
genetic mutation in TUBB4A, THAP1 and TOR1A genes
Occurrence of Spasmodic Dysphonia
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Spasmodic Dysphonia cases seen each year worldwide:
Rare between 10K - 50K cases
Common Age Group
Spasmodic Dysphonia can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Spasmodic Dysphonia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Spasmodic Dysphonia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Spasmodic Dysphonia:
Transnasal laryngoscopy: To see the vocal folds and muscle activity
Doctor for Diagnosis of Spasmodic Dysphonia
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Spasmodic Dysphonia:
Neurologist
Complications of Spasmodic Dysphonia if untreated
Yes, Spasmodic Dysphonia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Spasmodic Dysphonia is left untreated:
depression
anxiety
Procedures for Treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia
The following procedures are used to treat Spasmodic Dysphonia:
Surgery: Surgery of the recurrent laryngeal nerve for temporary improvement of voice
Thyroplasty: Changes the position and length of local folds to improve voice
Self-care for Spasmodic Dysphonia
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Spasmodic Dysphonia:
drink plenty of water
limit intake of alcohol or caffeine
use a humidifier at home
avoid the use of medications that dry out the vocal folds
avoid second-hand smoke
do not eat spicy foods
take plenty of fruits, whole grains, and vegetables
prevent yourself from getting flu
get enough rest
exercise regularly
don't take mouthwash or gargles
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Spasmodic Dysphonia:
Behavioral therapy: To reduce the symptoms
Psychological counselling: Helps the patients to accept and live with the voice problem
Patient Support for Treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia
The following actions may help Spasmodic Dysphonia patients:
Join support group organisations: Helps in coping the disease by connecting with other patients and families
Time for Treatment of Spasmodic Dysphonia
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Spasmodic Dysphonia to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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