Photo: Monstera

What makes your voice go high?

When you speak, air from your lungs makes the cords vibrate, creating sound waves. If you relax (shorten) your vocal folds, your voice will sound deeper. It will be higher pitched if the vocal folds tense or elongate.

my.clevelandclinic.org - Hoarseness: Causes, Treatment & Definition - Cleveland Clinic

Can dehydration cause weight gain?

Chronic dehydration can lead to a loss in these functions which can result in poor digestion, constipation, lethargy, headaches and migraines, dry...

Last updated Aug 31, 2018

What happens if a hospice patient live longer than 6 months?

Hospice care is for people with a life expectancy of 6 months or less (if the illness runs its normal course). If you live longer than 6 months,...

Last updated Apr 18, 2020

Promotion

Overview

What is hoarseness (dysphonia)?

Hoarseness (dysphonia) is when your voice sounds raspy, strained or breathy. The volume (how loud or soft you speak) may be different and so may the pitch (how high or low your voice sounds). There are many causes of hoarseness but, fortunately, most are not serious and tend to go away after a short time.

How does the voice work?

You can speak thanks to your vocal folds (vocal cords) and larynx (voice box). Your larynx sits above your trachea (windpipe) – the airway that goes down to your lungs. The vocal cords, which are two bands of muscle, are inside your larynx, and they open and close. When you speak, air from your lungs makes the cords vibrate, creating sound waves. If you relax (shorten) your vocal folds, your voice will sound deeper. It will be higher pitched if the vocal folds tense or elongate.

How common is hoarseness?

Hoarseness is very common. About one-third of people will have it at some point in their lives.

Who is at risk of getting hoarseness?

Anyone at any age can experience hoarseness. This symptom is most common in people who smoke and those who use their voices professionally like teachers, singers, sales representatives and call center operators

Can hoarseness be a sign of lung cancer?

Hoarseness can be a symptom of lung cancer. It’s more commonly associated with laryngeal cancer.

Can hoarseness be a sign of heart problems?

No. Your vocal cords and larynx do not affect your heart.

Can hoarseness be caused by stress?

Yes, stress (mental/emotional) is one of the more common causes of hoarseness.

Can post nasal drip cause hoarseness?

Yes. Post nasal drip is one of several possible causes of hoarseness.

Is hoarseness a symptom of throat cancer?

Hoarseness can sometimes be a symptom of laryngeal cancer.

Can you put too much turmeric?

According to Consultant Nutritionist Dr. Rupali Dutta, “Although consuming turmeric or haldi in its natural form promotes health, but excess of it...

Last updated Feb 27, 2019

What does urinary retention feel like?

The symptoms of urinary retention can range from severe abdominal pain and the inability to urinate, to few or no symptoms at all. Urinary...

Last updated Oct 21, 2019

Promotion

Is it normal for a guy to last 10 minutes?

Answer. During sexual intercourse, most men ejaculate between 5-10 minutes and research has shown the average time to ejaculate after penetration is 5 1/2 minutes. Usually, ejaculation less than 1 to 1 1/2 minutes after penetration is regarded as premature ejaculation.

healthymale.org.au - Ask the Doc: What's a 'normal' length of time to last during sex?

During sexual intercourse, most men ejaculate between 5-10 minutes and research has shown the average time to ejaculate after penetration is 5 1/2 minutes. Usually, ejaculation less than 1 to 1 1/2 minutes after penetration is regarded as premature ejaculation. But if this causes no distress to either partner, no treatment is necessarily required. The presence of distress in association with quick ejaculation often indicates the need for treatment. There are a few treatments including behavioural exercises, use of condoms and anaesthetic spray, as well as anti-depressant medication (also known as SSRI). This requires a doctor’s prescription and comes in two forms. SSRI medication is a very successful treatment for depression but it has a significant side effect of delaying ejaculation which is why it's sometimes prescribed for men with premature ejaculation. Want to learn more about premature ejaculation? Check out the information on our Premature Ejaculation page or browse through our resource library for fact sheets, information guides and videos on retrograde ejaculation and other ejaculation and erectile problems.

Does breast size increase after marriage?

Marriage doesn't affect breast size While no one knows exactly who started the rumor that marriage increases breast size, people have passed around...

Last updated Mar 5, 2018