Problem description: In the past few days, my voice hurts. I went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor said it was because of the polyp in the throat. Does this disease require surgery?
Question date:2020-09-24
Patient information:Age: 26 Gender: Female
Whether throat polyps need surgery requires evidence The size and position of the throat polyp, and the effect of the drug’s curative effect are determined.
If it is a small polyp with edema or bulge on the surface of the vocal cords, you can choose temporary observation and conservative treatment. This is not very serious and does not require surgery. If polyps occur in the membranes of the front and middle 1/3 of the vocal cords, larger polyps will not only cause hoarseness, but may also cause breathing difficulties. In addition, the hoarseness is continuous. After exercise, the voice will be heard. If the use of anti-inflammatory drugs is ineffective, vocal cord polypectomy under support laryngoscope is required.
It is recommended to follow the doctor’s advice and choose the appropriate treatment method according to your condition. In addition, if the polyps are not very serious, they also need to pay attention to avoid the situation that the polyps will become larger in the future.
Recommendations are for reference only. If the problem is serious, please go to the hospital for detailed examination