Vallecular Cyst Excision Treatment in India

Anjali Bhatia, a 28-year-old software engineer,...

Anjali Bhatia, a 28-year-old software engineer, had always been a quiet person, but over the past year, her voice had become a constant source of anxiety. It felt perpetually strained and hoarse, a 'frog in her throat' that wouldn't leave. She avoided social calls and presentations at work, fearing her voice would crack. Her primary care doctor treated her for reflux, but it didn't help. An ENT specialist, Dr. Mehta, performed a laryngoscopy and discovered a small, fluid-filled vallecular cyst at the base of her tongue. He explained it was likely congenital but had grown enough to cause her symptoms, and recommended excision to restore her normal voice and prevent potential infection or breathing issues. Anjali was terrified of throat surgery but desperate for relief. The procedure, done under general anesthesia, was quick. The post-operative throat pain was significant for a week, requiring a soft diet, but manageable with medication. Within two weeks, the hoarseness began to clear. A month later, her voice was stronger and clearer than it had been in years. The emotional weight lifted; she felt a newfound confidence, no longer planning her day around the limitations of her voice. She was grateful she had addressed it.