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Difficulty speaking and Change of voice
Conditions
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- High temperature
- Sore throat
- White spots on tonsils
- Shivering or rigors
- Difficulty speaking
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Diphtheria.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Laryngeal Cancer
Cancer of the larynx, also known as laryngeal cancer, is an uncommon type of cancer that develops inside the tissue of the larynx (see below).
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Change of voice
- Difficulty speaking
- Food sticks on swallowing
- Unusually tired
- Ear pain
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Laryngeal Cancer.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Laryngitis
Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx (voice box).
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Change of voice
- Sore throat
- Difficulty speaking
- High temperature
- Cough
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Laryngitis.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Nasopharyngeal cancer
Nasopharyngeal cancer is cancer that affects the nasopharynx.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Nose bleeding
- Swollen glands in neck
- Difficulty speaking
- Swollen neck
- Hearing loss in one ear
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Nasopharyngeal cancer.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Sore throat
- White spots on tonsils
- Difficulty speaking
- Unusually tired
- High temperature
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Tonsillitis.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
