Disease

VOCAL CORD NODULE(POLYPS)

miracleshealthclinic2020-08-03T04:32:16+00:00

Definition: A polyp is a growth (usually benign) protruding from a mucous membrane. When polyps are seen over vocal cords they are called as vocal polyps or vocal nodules. Vocal cords are like two strings present in the voice box (larynx) and are absolutely essential for phonation. Nodules on the vocal cords interfere with normal voice functioning and produce a hoarse, breathy or weak voice. Causes: Vocal nodules develop from various reasons ranging from voice overuse (such as prolonged singing, shouting or loud talking) [...]

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VERTIGO (DIZZINESS)

miracleshealthclinic2020-08-03T04:32:24+00:00

Vertigo, or dizziness is not a disease, rather it’s a symptom of an underlying disease. The term vertigo refers to the sensation of spinning or whirling that occurs as a result of a disturbance in equilibrium (balance) of the body. Some other commonly used terms for vertigo are dizziness, lightheadedness, faintness and unsteadiness. Vertigo can be subjective (the patient feels that he is moving/spinning) or objective (the patient feels objects around him are moving or spinning). Some of the things [...]

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