DEAR MAYO CLINIC: About a year ago I started having problems with my voice. After many tests, my doctor diagnosed me with muscle tension dysphonia. But after nine months of speech therapy with no ...

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Spasmodic dysphonia (SD) is a neurological disorder caused by dystonia (abnormal sustained muscle contraction) of the vocal cords, hence also referred to as “laryngeal dystonia”. Depending on the ... Muscle spasms Swelling Muscle weakness When to see the doctor Mild strains can be treated at home. See a doctor if your symptoms worsen despite treatment — especially if your pain becomes intolerable, or you experience numbness or tingling.

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Causes Acute strains can be caused by one event, such as using poor body mechanics to lift something heavy.