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.
Also called: Hoarse voice, Hoarseness, Husky voice.
Conditions associated with hoarse voice
The following conditions have been associated with hoarse voice in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
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 var...
Autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with hoarseness
Autosomal recessive Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with hoarseness is a medical condition that may be associated ...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4A
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy
Congenital fiber-type disproportion myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Congenital tracheomalacia
Congenital tracheomalacia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
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....
Esophageal Cancer
Cancer of the esophagus, which can cause difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and unintended weight loss....
Farber disease
Farber disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
A condition in which stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn, regurgitation, ...
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hereditary angioedema type 1
Hereditary angioedema type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Isolated thyroid-stimulating hormone deficiency
Isolated thyroid-stimulating hormone deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
Juvenile dermatomyositis
Juvenile dermatomyositis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Laryngitis
Inflammation of the voice box causing hoarseness and loss of voice, usually viral....
Lung Cancer
Cancer that begins in the lungs. Often associated with smoking; symptoms may include cough, blood in sputum, a...
MYH14-related peripheral neuropathy-myopathy-hoarseness-hearing loss syndrome
MYH14-related peripheral neuropathy-myopathy-hoarseness-hearing loss syndrome is a medical condition that may ...
Melnick-Needles syndrome
A otopalatodigital syndrome spectrum disorder and is associated with a short stature, facial dysmorphism, osse...
Noonan syndrome 13
Noonan syndrome 13 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Parathyroid carcinoma
Parathyroid carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Pauci-immune glomerulonephritis
Pauci-immune glomerulonephritis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Postorgasmic illness syndrome
Postorgasmic illness syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Relapsing polychondritis
Relapsing polychondritis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Severe generalized junctional epidermolysis bullosa
Severe generalized junctional epidermolysis bullosa is a medical condition that may be associated with various...
Smith-Magenis syndrome
Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) is a complex genetic disorder characterized by variable intellectual deficit, sle...
Smith-Magenis syndrome
Smith-Magenis syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Somatomammotropinoma
Somatomammotropinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Thymoma
Thymoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Thyroid Cancer
Cancer of the thyroid gland, which often presents as a painless neck lump or nodule....
Thyroid Nodules
Lumps that form in the thyroid gland. Most are benign, but some require evaluation to rule out cancer....
Thyroid ectopia
Thyroid ectopia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica
Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Vocal cord and pharyngeal distal myopathy
Vocal cord and pharyngeal distal myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms ...
Williams syndrome
Williams syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Williams syndrome
A rare genetic multisystemic neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a distinct facial appearance, cardia...
Tests providers may use to investigate hoarse voice
When investigating hoarse voice, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Alpha-Fetoprotein Afp Tumor Marker Test
This blood test determines Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP or a-Fetoprotein) levels....
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Cancer & Tumor Marker Tests
Fast, easy and affordable cancer lab tests that do not require insurance or a doctor's referral. Simply order ...
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Free T3
Measures triiodothyronine, a thyroid hormone involved in metabolism....
Free T4
Measures the active form of thyroxine to help evaluate thyroid function....
Gastrointestinal Health Tests
Fast, easy and affordable gastrointestinal lab tests-- no insurance or a doctor's referral needed. Simply orde...
Growth Hormone Level Test
This blood test measures levels of Growth Hormon (GH, human growth hormone). It is used to determine growth ho...
H. Pylori Igg Testing
This stool test is used to help diagnose H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) bacteria infections and/or to determi...
H. pylori Test
Detects Helicobacter pylori infection associated with ulcers and gastritis....
Ovarian Cancer Blood Test
The Cancer Antigen 125 (CA-125) test is used to evaluate the blood for CA-125, a cancer tumor marker. CA-125 i...
Symptoms commonly seen alongside hoarse voice
Bone Pain
Pain originating in the bones, which can be caused by injury, infection, or other conditions....
Heartburn
A burning sensation in the chest or throat caused by stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus....
Postnasal Drip
Mucus that drips down the back of the throat from the nose, which can cause coughing and a sore throat....
Regurgitation
The return of food or liquid from the stomach back into the mouth, which can be a sign of acid reflux or swall...
Sore Throat
Pain, scratchiness, or irritation of the throat that often worsens when swallowing, commonly caused by viral o...
Swollen Neck Lymph Nodes
Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, often a sign of infection, inflammation, or other conditions....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if hoarse voice is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom hoarse voice mean?
Hoarse voice is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Hoarseness refers to a change in the pitch or quality of the voice, with the voice sounding weak, very breathy, scratchy, or husky.
Which conditions are associated with hoarse voice?
Hoarse voice has been reported in association with 45 conditions in the medical literature we index, including AL amyloidosis, Acromegaly, Aicardi-Goutières syndrome, Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about hoarse voice?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.