Loss of Voice: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with loss of voice?

Loss of voice may accompany other symptoms, which will vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that frequently affect the voice may also involve other body systems.

Inflammatory symptoms that may occur along with loss of voice

Loss of voice may accompany other symptoms related to inflammation including:

• Congestion
• Cough
• Earache
• Flu-like symptoms
• Sore throat
• Swelling

Other symptoms that may occur along with loss of voice

Loss of voice may accompany symptoms related to other body systems. Such symptoms include:

• Difficulty swallowing
• Loss of vision or changes in vision
• Numbness on one side of the body
• Rash
• Swelling or lump in throat
• Tight feeling in throat
• Weakness on one side of the body

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, loss of voice may be a symptom of a life-threatening condition that should be immediately evaluated in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these life-threatening symptoms including:

• Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Loss of vision or changes in vision
• Numbness on one side of the body
• Swelling of the throat, lips or mouth
• Weakness on one side of the body