What is Reinke's edema?
Reinke's edema is characterized by polypoid swelling of the vocal cords. It can be caused by smoking, overuse of the voice, or acid reflux. Stopping smoking is essential and can help prevent future changes. Treatment with laser therapy may be necessary to reduce the edema.
How do members experience Reinke's edema?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Reinke's edema*
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Common symptom
Fatigue
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Reinke's edema*
Who has Reinke's edema on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | |
| Female | 16 |