On July 28th, AKB48 member Itano Tomomi revealed through her official blog that she was diagnosed with vocal cord nodules.

She wrote, �This whole month I was thinking my voice was hoarse�it seems that I have vocal cord nodules.� She added, �I am worried that it won�t heal that quickly. For now, I would like some rest.�

Vocal cord nodules are condition where the two vocal cords comes in contact and creates friction, thus making one�s voice hoarse and hinders the ability to sing in higher pitches.

The fans expressed their concern with, �Take care of yourself�, �I hope your voice is healed before any event... Take care�, �I wish for Tomochin�s speedy recovery and health (>_<) Take care��, and �Are you ok (>_<)? I am really worried and I hope you get better soon!!�.

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