Psychological factors such as anxiety, stress, and depression can often cause voice disorders or hoarseness (psychogenic dysphonias). Occasionally, psychological distress or traumatic experiences can also be the cause of someone becoming hoarse (dysphonia) or losing their voice completely (aphonia). People with depression often speak with a slower and rougher voice. The sound of the voice changes accordingly to how someone feels, as nerves and muscles react to psychological processes. There is no evidence of a visible physical illness that could be the trigger for the voice problems. Hoarseness can also disappear suddenly. Hoarseness is often a symptom of eating disorders (bulimia) and occurs as a result of irritated vocal cords due to stomach acid. Treatment for psychogenic voice disorders should begin as soon as possible after their onset. The therapy applied depends on the complexity of the disorder and can lead to success. 

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TheVoice Clinic

Medical Center for Voice Disorders, Swallowing Difficulties, Respiratory Diseases, and Laser Therapy

Dr. med. A. Nasr

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71034 Böblingen

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