Miley Cyrus revealed that she has a rare health condition that affects her voice – Mercosur press

The American singer explained that she suffers from Edema de Reinke, a condition that shapes her characteristic vocal texture

– The singer and actress Miley Cyrus states that a rare voice disorder called Reinke’s edema He is behind his famous hoarse voice, and also makes singing live.

The 32 -year -old pop star spoke recently about the “The Zane Lowe Show” interview by Apple Music, CBS News reported.

Described Reinke’s edema as a type of “Vocal strings abuse”And he said he had it for a long time.

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“Be 21 years old and be awake drinking, smoking and celebrating after each show does not help. But also, in my case, it does not cause it. My voice always sounded like this, so it is part of my unique anatomy“Cyrus explained.” So I have this very large polyp in my vocal cords, which has given me much of the tone and texture that has made me who I am. “

The interpreter shared details about the disease that complicates her actions and gives her a recognizable vocal texture in the music industry (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)

It has also hindered acting. “It’s extremely difficult to perform with him because it’s like running a marathon with weights on his ankles,” he said. Even talking at the end of the day can be exhausting, he added.

“I call my mother and she tells me: ‘Oh, you sound as if you are talking through a radio,’ and that is how you know I’m really tired because I create that as the maximum vocal frying.”

What is Reinke’s edema?

Reinke’s edema is a condition that causes swelling on vocal strings. TIt is also known as vocal strings edema or polypoid corditisaccording to the Cleveland Clinic.

It is more common in people who smoke for a long time, but it can also occur in people with acid reflux or in those who use the voice a lot, said CBS News.

In some cases, the swelling Form growths that look like polyps on vocal strings. The condition is very rare: less than 1 percent of the general population suffers from it, the clinic scored.

Reinke’s edema affects less than 1% of the population and can cause rumor and difficulty speaking aloud (visualia)

Symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic, may include:

• Hoarseness
• A voice that sounds more serious
• Difficulty speaking out loud

There are surgical and non -surgical forms of treating Reinke’s edema. Surgery can involve the use of a laser or small instruments to remove inflamed tissue. Speech therapy and the treatment of fundamental causes, such as quitting or taking medications for acid reflux, can also help.

But Cyrus said he is avoiding surgery for now. She “is not willing to cut (the fabric) because the possibility of awakening surgery and does not sound like myself is a probability.” CBS News reported.

Although the condition hinders acting, Cyrus said it is also part of what makes his voice distinctive: “My voice is super unique for that.”

*The Cleveland Clinic offers more information about Reinke’s edema. Source: CBS News, May 27, 2025

*India Edwards Healthday Reporter © The New York Times 2025