Can vocal cord polyps eat bayberry?

Written by Zhang Jun
Otolaryngology
Updated on November 29, 2024
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People with vocal cord polyps should avoid eating bayberries, as bayberries are acidic and can aggravate acid reflux after consumption. The acid fluid and vapors can also irritate the throat, leading to the enlargement or recurrence of vocal cord polyps. Vocal cord polyps are generally caused by prolonged improper use of the voice, such as yelling loudly, excessive fatigue, and irritation from acid reflux. These polyps can cause the voice to become hoarse and progressively worsen. During examination, a pale, lychee-like mass can be found on the anterior-middle third of one vocal cord, leading to incomplete closure of the vocal cords. Regarding treatment, medication is ineffective for vocal cord polyps. Patients need to undergo a vocal cord polyp removal surgery under supported laryngoscopy. The surgery requires hospitalization and general anesthesia, and postoperative antibiotics are used to prevent local infection. Recovery is usually complete within about a week, allowing for discharge from the hospital.

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Can vocal cord polyps that have become cancerous be cured?

Nowadays, polyp malignancy transformation is relatively rare. If malignancy transformation is confirmed, timely follow-up treatment is required. The most commonly used treatment method currently is surgical treatment. Some patients can opt for radiation therapy, and if the condition is more severe, a comprehensive treatment plan that combines surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy may be needed. After the treatment is finished, long-term regular check-ups are necessary, generally recommending a check-up every three months to monitor for any local recurrence or distant metastasis. Overall, the earlier the disease is treated, the better the treatment outcome. However, if the onset of the disease is later and the condition is more severe, the treatment outcome is relatively poorer.

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Can vocal cord polyps be treated conservatively?

Vocal cord polyps are relatively common otolaryngological diseases. Some patients may consider conservative treatments such as oral medication, nebulization therapy, and voice rehabilitation training. However, throughout the treatment process, regular follow-ups are necessary to observe the treatment effects. If symptoms like hoarseness gradually improve and the vocal cord polyps shrink after conservative treatments, it might be advisable to continue the treatment. Conversely, if hoarseness or the size of the polyps does not improve or continues to grow, conservative treatments are deemed ineffective, and surgical removal may be necessary. Post-operative regular check-ups are also essential to monitor for any recurrence. (Please administer medication under the guidance of a professional physician.)

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How long after vocal cord polyp surgery can one talk?

Vocal cord polyps are benign, space-occupying lesions located on our vocal cords. Treatment for vocal cord polyps involves surgical removal. Surgery for vocal cord polyps does not mean that we are unable to speak or unable to speak normally. In fact, after surgery for vocal cord polyps, we can speak normally. Once the patient wakes from general anesthesia, they can speak normally. However, it is important to emphasize that we should speak less and speak normally. Do not use a falsetto voice, as this can more easily damage the vocal cords. Speak less and pay attention to using our resonance chambers and tongue, which assist the vocal organs. Avoid shouting, as this can prevent the recurrence of vocal cord polyps.

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Vocal cord polyps minimally invasive surgery, how long until discharge?

Vocal cord polyps are benign tumor-like lesions that occur on the vocal cords. Clinically, they are primarily treated through surgery, which involves the removal of the polyps. Currently, minimally invasive surgery for vocal cord polyps is mainly performed under a surgical microscope with the support of a laryngoscope. Typically, hospitalization for this surgery lasts about three to five days, although a stay of around three days may also be sufficient, and it is treated as an emergency procedure. There is a growing trend for treating vocal cord polyps as day surgery in outpatient clinics, with approximately one day of hospitalization. This means that the surgery can be performed and the patient can be discharged on the same day. Day surgery requires a certain level of medical expertise and is possible in some high-level hospitals that can support this type of outpatient procedure.

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What should you avoid eating if you have vocal cord polyps?

Patients with vocal cord polyps need a light diet and should avoid spicy and irritating foods. It is necessary for patients to adjust their digestive system function to avoid acid reflux. The cause of vocal cord polyps is generally due to long-term intake of spicy foods, digestive system disorders, gastric acid reflux, and long periods of loud talking, excessive fatigue, and overuse of the voice, which leads to congestion, edema, hyperplasia, and prolapse of the mucous membrane on the surface of the vocal cords. This condition can cause the patient to experience persistent hoarseness, which progressively worsens. During an examination with an electronic laryngoscope, a smooth, pale white or pale red abnormal neoplasm can be found at the anterior middle third of one vocal cord. It can lead to incomplete closure of the vocal cords, resulting in a hoarse voice. In terms of treatment, vocal cord polyps can be cured with a microlaryngoscopy under the support of a laryngoscope, where the polyp is surgically removed.