Hoarse voice
Hoarseness refers to a change in the pitch or quality of the voice, with the voice sounding weak, very breathy, scratchy, or husky.
What is Hoarse voice?
Hoarse voice is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Hoarse voice that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Hoarse voice
The following conditions have been associated with Hoarse voice. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
AL amyloidosis
AL amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Aicardi-Goutières syndrome
Aicardi-Goutières syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma
Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with hoarseness
Autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with hoarseness is a medical condition that may be associated with vario...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4A
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Congenital tracheomalacia
Congenital tracheomalacia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Croup
A viral infection of the upper airway in young children that causes a distinctive barking cough, hoarseness, and noisy b...
Dubowitz syndrome
Dubowitz syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Eisenmenger syndrome
Eisenmenger syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Hoarse voice is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.