{"id":669,"date":"2026-01-21T10:57:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T10:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dsdentcare.com\/blog\/?p=669"},"modified":"2026-01-21T11:12:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:12:31","slug":"pain-while-speaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dsdentcare.com\/blog\/pain-while-speaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Pain While Speaking: What\u2019s Causing It and When to Worry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#0f75bd&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||35px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsdentcare.com\/\">Home<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00bb\u00a0<\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsdentcare.com\/blog\/\">Blogs<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00bb <\/span>Pain While Speaking<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font=&#8221;|800|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;33px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h1><b>Pain While Speaking (Odynophonia): What\u2019s Causing It and When to Worry?<\/b><\/h1>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/dsdentcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pain-While-Speaking.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Can Adenoids Be Treated Without Surgery&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Pain While Speaking&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|8px|8px|8px|8px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing pain or a burning sensation when speaking is more than just discomfort\u2014it is a clear sign that something is actively irritating or damaging the voice box (larynx) or the surrounding structures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This symptom, medically termed Odynophonia (painful voicing), differs from dysphonia (hoarseness), although the two often occur together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the cause is frequently benign, such as a severe cold or voice overuse, pain while speaking can occasionally signal a serious underlying condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide, compiled by the Clinical Team at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dsdentcare.com\/\"><b>Dr. Deenadayal\u2019s ENT Care Centre in Secunderabad, Telangana<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helps identify the common culprits and, crucially, the warning signs that demand urgent professional consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Distinguish Pain:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pain while speaking (Odynophonia) is often a sign of active inflammation or muscle tension, whereas hoarseness (Dysphonia) indicates vocal cord irregularity.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Common Causes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most cases stem from viral laryngitis, severe acid reflux (<\/span><b>LPR<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), or extreme voice strain (yelling, excessive talking).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self-Care:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Initial treatment for mild pain involves strict <\/span><b>Voice Rest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hydration, and managing underlying causes like reflux.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Red Flags:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pain that is persistent, severe, or accompanied by difficulty breathing, weight loss, or an earache (without an ear infection) is a serious warning sign.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diagnosis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Expert evaluation often requires a laryngologist to use specialized tools like <\/span><b>Videostroboscopy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to visualize the vocal cords and surrounding tissue.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Common and Treatable Causes of Painful Speaking<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; scroll_vertical_motion=&#8221;0|50|50|100|1|0|0&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The majority of patients searching for a &#8220;best doctor for throat infection near me&#8221; for painful speaking are dealing with highly prevalent, non-life-threatening conditions that cause temporary laryngeal inflammation.<\/p>\n<p>Seeking a dedicated <response-element class=\"\" ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\"> <link-block _nghost-ng-c4127797377=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><a _ngcontent-ng-c4127797377=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" externallink=\"\" _nghost-ng-c1097988582=\"\" jslog=\"197247;track:generic_click,impression,attention;BardVeMetadataKey:[[&quot;r_5f186ef8d71545dd&quot;,&quot;c_c34bfbc6396c61ad&quot;,null,&quot;rc_f85684619432427b&quot;,null,null,&quot;en&quot;,null,1,null,null,1,0]]\" href=\"https:\/\/dsdentcare.com\/throat-conditions.php\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\" data-hveid=\"0\" decode-data-ved=\"1\" data-ved=\"0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiptIeUu5ySAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQcQ\">throat specialist<\/a><\/link-block><\/response-element> early on can help differentiate between a simple infection and more complex issues like vocal cord trauma.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Acute Laryngitis (Infection or Overuse)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laryngitis, or inflammation of the larynx, is the most frequent cause of pain when speaking. The pain arises when swollen vocal folds forcefully strike each other during phonation.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Viral Infection:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A common cold, flu, or other upper respiratory infection causes significant vocal cord swelling (edema), leading to pain when they vibrate against each other.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vocal Trauma:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Misuse, such as yelling at a sporting event, speaking too loudly in a noisy environment, or extended singing without proper technique, causes acute trauma and inflammation of the vocal cords.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often called &#8220;Silent Reflux,&#8221; LPR occurs when stomach acid rises all the way up to the throat, leading to chronic inflammation and pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Symptoms:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> LPR frequently causes chronic throat clearing, a persistent feeling of a lump in the throat (Globus Sensation), and a raw, burning pain in the throat or larynx that worsens when talking.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The pain from reflux is often reported as worse in the morning or immediately after meals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This voice disorder involves improper muscle activation where the muscles around the larynx become overly tight and strained due to stress, anxiety, or learned improper speaking habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mechanism:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When speaking, the surrounding neck and throat muscles squeeze the voice box, causing pain that is directly proportional to the amount of voice effort used. The laryngeal muscles are working inefficiently, leading to fatigue and pain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;25px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>When Pain While Speaking is a Serious Warning Sign<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most odynophonia is temporary, an experienced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps\/dir\/\/Dr.Deenadayals+ENT+Care+Centre+10,+3-4,+1st+Floor+Entrenchment+Rd,+opp.+Playground,+East+Marredpally+Secunderabad,+Telangana+500026\/@17.4477684,78.5089359,17z\/data=!4m5!4m4!1m0!1m2!1m1!1s0x3bcb9a22f6a81607:0x2dba144f4f018d1\"><b>ENT specialist in Secunderabad<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looks for specific symptom combinations that may indicate advanced infection or malignancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Deep Neckspace Infections (Abscesses)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe, acute infections can create a pocket of pus (abscess) that causes extreme pain and threatens the airway, demanding emergency care.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Epiglottitis:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a rapidly progressive and life-threatening emergency involving the inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis, the cartilage flap that covers the windpipe. Symptoms include rapid onset of excruciating pain on swallowing, severe difficulty breathing, and drooling.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Peritonsillar Abscess (PTA):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This presents as intense, one-sided throat pain that often radiates to the ear, accompanied by a muffled, &#8220;hot potato&#8221; voice and severe difficulty opening the mouth (Trismus).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Potential Malignancy (Laryngeal Cancer)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain while speaking, particularly when persistent or unilateral, is a common symptom of laryngeal (voice box) cancer. When hoarseness and pain overlap, the suspicion for malignancy is raised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Warning Combination:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoarseness (Dysphonia) lasting more than three weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain when speaking or swallowing that is noticeably one-sided (unilateral).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained weight loss or a lump in the neck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent earache that does not stem from a confirmed ear infection (referred pain).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-10px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;7px|||||&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>The Role of the Laryngologist in Precision Diagnosis\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determining the exact cause of odynophonia requires specialist expertise. A laryngologist is an <\/span><b>ENT specialist in Secunderabad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who focuses specifically on voice, swallowing, and airway disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The specialist uses a thin, flexible scope inserted through the nose to get a high-definition view of the vocal cords and the surrounding laryngeal structures while the patient speaks and rests. This helps identify visible inflammation, trauma, or masses.<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Videostroboscopy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This test uses a synchronized strobe light to capture the vocal cord vibration in slow motion. It is essential for revealing subtle abnormalities like nodules, polyps, or early signs of cancerous lesions that would be missed by a simple mirror exam, ensuring an accurate diagnosis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;12px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><b>Q1: What is the fastest way to relieve pain while speaking from a cold?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Complete Voice Rest (no speaking, no whispering) is the single fastest remedy, coupled with frequent hydration, using a humidifier, and taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication (like Ibuprofen) to reduce swelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2: Is whispering better than talking softly when my voice is painful?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: No. Whispering actually strains the vocal cords more than soft speech because it requires more effort from the laryngeal muscles. Use a non-vocal method (like writing) if you need to communicate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3: Can stress cause pain while speaking?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Yes. Psychological stress often leads to subconscious tension in the neck and laryngeal muscles, directly resulting in Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD), which causes pain when the voice is used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4: I have pain when I swallow and speak. Are they related?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: Yes. Pain when speaking (Odynophonia) and pain when swallowing (Odynophagia) frequently coexist. Both symptoms point to inflammation or irritation of the throat and laryngeal lining, often due to severe infection or reflux.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q5: When should I look for an ENT specialist in Secunderabad for chronic pain while speaking?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A: If the pain lasts longer than two weeks, or if it improves but quickly returns upon resuming normal voice use, you should consult an <\/span><b>ENT specialist in Secunderabad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who specializes in voice (a laryngologist).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;5px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; ol_line_height=&#8221;2.2em&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain while speaking should never be dismissed. While many causes are treatable through rest, Voice Therapy, and managing reflux, the potential for serious deep infections or malignancy makes expert evaluation mandatory when warning signs are present.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediate, precise diagnosis from a laryngologist is the surest way to relieve your pain and protect your long-term vocal health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your painful voice is accompanied by difficulty breathing, a high fever, or has lasted longer than two weeks, seek professional help without delay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\ud83d\udcde Call-to-Action:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are experiencing persistent pain while speaking and are looking for the <\/span><a href=\"tel:9100500111\"><b>best doctor for throat infection <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with specialized voice expertise, contact <\/span><b>Dr. Deenadayal\u2019s ENT Care Centre<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|10px|30px|10px|true|true&#8221; sticky_position=&#8221;top&#8221; sticky_limit_bottom=&#8221;section&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>[et_pb_section global_module=\"170\"][\/et_pb_section]<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHOR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;DR. 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