Symptom: Larynx symptoms

Introduction: Larynx symptoms

Larynx symptoms: Symptoms affecting the larynx (voice box) in the neck. See free access online books about Larynx symptoms below. See detailed information below for a list of 18 causes of Larynx symptoms, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Larynx symptoms

• Arnold-Chiari malformation type 3 - vocal cord paralysis
• Asbestos poisoning - cancer of the larynx
• Athabaskan brainstem dysgenesis - vocal cord paralysis
• Athabaskan severe combined immunodeficiency - vocal cord paralysis
• Barrett's esophagus - Laryngitis

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Causes of Types of Larynx symptoms:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Larynx symptoms:

• Laryngitis (17 causes)
• Vocal cord paralysis (21 causes)

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Larynx symptoms: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Larynx symptoms, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

• Larynx symptoms and Voice symptoms (18 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Mouth symptoms (14 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Throat symptoms (14 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Respiratory symptoms (12 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Head symptoms (11 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Nerve symptoms (9 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Face symptoms (9 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Sensations (8 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Weakness (8 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Lung symptoms (8 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Eye symptoms (7 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Pain (7 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Swallowing difficulty (7 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Eating symptoms (6 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Food symptoms (6 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Muscle symptoms (6 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Paralysis symptoms (6 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Vocal cord paralysis (6 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Death (5 causes)
• Larynx symptoms and Digestive symptoms (5 causes)

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Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Voice symptoms (276 causes)
• Mouth symptoms (1743 causes)
• Head symptoms (3835 causes)
• Face symptoms (2762 causes)

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Larynx symptoms

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Larynx symptoms:

• Voice symptoms (276 causes)
• Hoarse (203 causes)
• Neck symptoms (478 causes)
• Throat symptoms (1146 causes)

Diagnostic Guides for Larynx symptoms

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Diagnostic tests for Larynx symptoms:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Larynx symptoms. Some of these are listed below :

• Physical examination
  • Laryngoscopic examination (if larynx symptoms are chronic) to identify any lesions of the vocal cords such as cancer, singer's nodes, polyps, tuberculosis or syphilis. It will also identify vocal cord paralysis due to cancer of the lung, aortic aneurysm, enlarged heart or other chest tumors
  • A normal laryngoscopic examination may suggest hysteria, myxoedema due to hypothyroidism or Acromegaly
  • Feel cervical lymph nodes for enlarged lymph nodes
  • Full neurological examination. If any abnormalities may suggest peripheral neuropathy, poliomyelitis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, brain stem tumor or cerebrovascular disease

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Larynx symptoms. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

• How long have you had problems with larynx symptoms? - to determine if acute or chronic. If larynx symptoms are acute it usually suggests a viral upper respiratory tract infection but laryngitis, simple strain due to occupation or rarely laryngeal diphtheria may be responsible.
• What laryngeal symptoms are you experiencing? - e.g. weak cry in a baby, hoarseness of the voice, stridor (high pitched noisy respiratory noise which is a sign of obstruction of the larynx), poor cough.
• Are the larynx symptoms intermittent? - intermittent symptoms may suggest myasthenia gravis, urticaria (hives), occupational strain, reflux oesophagitis, tobacco and alcoholism.
• Medications? - e.g. steroid inhalers may cause oropharyngeal thrush and hoarseness.
• Occupational history? - to determine if overuse of the voice may be a possible cause of larynx symptoms e.g. singers, auctioneers.

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Larynx symptoms) may include:

• Weight loss? - may suggest laryngeal cancer, esophageal cancer, lung cancer.
• Symptoms of viral upper respiratory tract infection? - e.g. tiredness, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, slight fever, cough, headache.
• Symptoms of laryngitis? - e.g. often occurs in association with a viral upper respiratory tract infection, hoarse voice, barking cough, pain with swallowing.
• Symptoms of lung cancer? - e.g. cough, chest pain, wheezing, blood stained sputum, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, tiredness, weight loss. May be paralysis of the vocal cords and consequent hoarseness if lung cancer is in apex of the lung.
• Symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux? - e.g. burning discomfort behind the sternum (breastbone) that radiates to the throat, associated with acid reflux, aggravated by heavy meals, swallowing hot and cold fluids, stooping, lying flat and lifting and straining, more likely to occur at rest than with exertion. May be complicated by chronic throat pain, hoarseness and cough, especially on waking.

See Diagnosis Checklist for Larynx symptoms (13 listings)

Stories from Users for Larynx symptoms

Real-life user stories relating to Larynx symptoms:

• Pappilloma of the Larynx
• lost voice.

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Larynx symptoms or relevant symptoms:

• ENMT (Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat) (275)
  • Swelling in roof of mouth
  • Pain on one side of throat
  • Please help! Mucus/dark circles/bad breath...
  • Painful white bumps on tongue
  • Sinus headache & eye area pain
  • More user stories
• Respiratory (Lungs and Breathing) (136)
  • Chlorine/ammonia odor when I breathe
  • Chest Pain/Pain While Breathing
  • Clearing throat cough and breathing difficulties
  • Chest discomfort
  • Unable to get diagnosis....please help!
  • More user stories
• Musculoskeletal (Muscles, joints and bones) (405)
  • Joint and muscular pain after taking chantix
  • Arm pain after sneezing
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Joint swelling, stiffness, severe foot pain
  • Muscle twitches/spasms
  • More user stories
• Neurological (Nerves) (357)
  • Could this be MS?
  • Numbness and tingling all over
  • Tingling/numbness in arms/hands/legs/face/head [more symptoms]
  • Eye twitch
  • Essential tremor
  • More user stories

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Organs affected by Larynx symptoms:

The list of organs typically affected by Larynx symptoms may include, but is not limited to:

• Larynx

Detailed list of causes of Larynx symptoms

The list below shows some of the causes of Larynx symptoms mentioned in various sources:

• Arnold-Chiari malformation type 3 - vocal cord paralysis
• Asbestos poisoning - cancer of the larynx
• Athabaskan brainstem dysgenesis - vocal cord paralysis
• Athabaskan severe combined immunodeficiency - vocal cord paralysis
• Barrett's esophagus - Laryngitis

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How Common are these Causes of Larynx symptoms?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Larynx symptoms. Of the 18 causes of Larynx symptoms that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 2 causes are "very common" diseases
• 1 causes are "common" diseases
• 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 14 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 18 causes of Larynx symptoms

Conditions listing symptoms: Larynx symptoms:

The following list of conditions have 'Larynx symptoms' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Larynx symptoms Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Larynx symptoms based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: