Muscle tension dysphonia symptoms

The most common symptoms of muscle tension dysphonia include:

• Voice that sounds rough, hoarse, gravelly or raspy.
• Voice that sounds weak, breathy, airy or is only a whisper.
• Voice that sounds strained, pressed, squeezed, tight or tense.
• Voice that suddenly cuts out, breaks off, changes pitch or fades away.

1. Does muscle tension dysphonia go away?
2. How do you fix muscle tension dysphonia?
3. Is muscle tension dysphonia painful?
4. Can muscle tension dysphonia be caused by stress?

Does muscle tension dysphonia go away?

Even if the underlying condition is addressed, MTD may not spontaneously resolve. Voice therapy may be necessary for treating muscle tension that has become a habit.

How do you fix muscle tension dysphonia?

1. Voice therapy — This is the most common treatment for MTD. It may include resonant voice techniques and massage.
2. Botox injections — Botox is sometimes used along with voice therapy to get the voice box to stop spasms.

Is muscle tension dysphonia painful?

Symptoms. Muscle tension dysphonia is a highly variable condition. The most common symptom of primary MTD is a change in voice quality, ranging from mild to severe and it is often associated with pain or discomfort while speaking. The voice can be affected during speaking, singing or both.

Can muscle tension dysphonia be caused by stress?

Can muscle tension dysphonia be caused by stress? Yes, indeed it can. Stress is one of the primary causes of MTD.