Symptoms and Treatments of Esophageal Cancer

4. Unexplained Coughing or Hoarseness

Those who develop esophageal cancer as a result of unmanaged or undermanaged GERD may notice that their voice becomes hoarse due to vocal cord damage. The continual rise of stomach acid into the throat will eventually damage your vocal cords, and your voice will start to sound off because of it. Acid can also inflame the vocal cords causing your voice to change which is another sign that you need to see a doctor can get checked out. A tumor growing in the throat can also cause nerve damage if it grows towards the laryngeal nerve.