American singer Miley Cyrus has revealed she is suffering from a medical condition called Reinke's edema, which she says was worsened by her history of smoking and drinking at a young age.

In a candid interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, the 'Used To Be Young' hitmaker discussed how her lifestyle choices during her early career contributed to her current vocal health challenges.

"I have the Reinke's edema, which is something that is called, it's abuse of the vocal cords. And being 21 and staying up and drinking and smoking and partying after every show does not help," Cyrus explained during the interview.

Reinke's edema is a noncancerous disorder of the vocal cords that commonly affects individuals with a long-term smoking history. The condition occurs when the surface of the vocal folds fills with fluid, causing them to become swollen and distended.

Despite acknowledging the impact of her lifestyle choices, Cyrus maintained that her condition is primarily genetic. "In my case, it does not cause it. So my voice always sounded like this – it's a part of my unique anatomy," she stated.

The singer also revealed she has a large polyp on her vocal cords but is reluctant to undergo surgery due to the risks involved. "I'm not willing to sever it ever, because the chance of waking up from a surgery and not sounding like myself is a probability," she said.

This is not the first time Cyrus has spoken about her health challenges. Previously, she revealed that she almost quit music after rupturing an ovarian cyst while performing.

The singer's openness about her medical condition highlights the physical toll that can come with a career in the music industry, especially when combined with lifestyle factors that may impact long-term health.