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It probably means you have been smoking or have had alcohol, or been snoring in the middle of the night without knowing it, and that has caused your uvula to swell up, the thing to do is go to the freezer and get ice cream, it helps soothe it, without any medical conditions thank you.
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∙ 15y agoI used to get tonsilitis as a kid, and had them removed when I was 22. For me, and I'm not a doctor, it was a result of my system being run down, poor diet, lack of sleep, burning candle at both ends. They'd swell up, form lumps, drain my energy - lots of rest and liquids and a course of penicillin had me right after about 3 days. Now that they're removed, the area in which the were removed from still becomes inflamed and sore when I get run down. Salt water gargles are helpful for relief.
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∙ 9y agoIt will swell due to local trauma, inflammation and allergic reaction to food
It could be you are sick. Or it could be that you are dehydrated. If you sleep with your mouth open and snore you can irritate your uvula. A list of other things which irritate your uvula would be drinking, smoking, dehydration. The best cure is ice-cream and lots of beverages. The swelling should go down in 8 to 12 hours. If it does not you should seek medical help.
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chronic allergic attacks like rhinitis will enlarge the uvula, which can touch the back part of the tongue causing a gagging reflex
It means something is producing toxins that are affecting the uvula. I suggest you go see a doctor right away, because it could be a virus or a bacterial infection.
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Try to gargle (NOT SWALLOW!) bicarbonate of soda; one spoonful dislve in water.
Good Luck! :D
This can happen with tonsillitis or strep throat, indicates an infectious or inflammatory process has affected this tissue.
You could have a yeast infection. go see you gynecologist.
This morning I woke up with a swollen uvula. I thought it was partially detached. I went to the emergency room and discovered it was either a bacterial or viral infection (possibly related to strep). I was given a prescription for penicillin.
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∙ 9y agoA bump on the uvula could be a virus. It could also be a salivary gland or lymph tissues that are blocked.
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∙ 11y agoStrep throat
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∙ 13y agoYou could have a canker sore on it.
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∙ 12y agoIt can be. Go to a doctor.
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Can your cyst in your saliva gland be dangerous?
Yes it can be dangerous but, then again it might not be. I had a cyst on my uvula before I had it removed and the doctor said it was harmless. It would be best if you got it checked out though.
What is soft tissue behind uvula?
The uvula is a projection from the soft palate.
What is the punching bag shaped object dangling from the soft palate?
This would be the uvula.
What kind of tissue is the uvula made of?
the uvula is composed of lymphatic tissues
What happens when there is no uvula?
Nothing. The uvula plays a small role, along with the soft palate, in swallowing but the soft palate can perform its function sans uvula. That person could have been born without a uvula or had it removed. Generally if the uvula doesn't form and a person is born without it, they might also have a soft cleft palate.
Is it normal for a bitch's uvula to swell triple in size when in heat?
Yes it is because it is Mating time and the Uvula becomes inflamed and swollen to get ready for mating!
My uvula feels like there's something attached to it what could be the cause?
If you feel like there is something attached to your uvula it is likely swollen. This could be serious condition and should be checked out immediately by a doctor.
What happens if its hard to breathe properly?
well if your finding it hard to breathe but u can only a little bit u have a swollen uvula have to take nurofen melt lets
Can your cyst in your saliva gland be dangerous?
Yes it can be dangerous but, then again it might not be. I had a cyst on my uvula before I had it removed and the doctor said it was harmless. It would be best if you got it checked out though.
Is the uvula the same as the tonsils?
No, the uvula is a part of you gag reflexes. Plus, you cannot remove your uvula.
What is hanging ball in back of throat?
The hanging ball in the back of the throat is called a uvula.
What is the part of the throat that hangs down?
That is called the uvula. There are many theories why we have one but no one is really sure.
What body parts start with U?
Uvula - the small flap in the back of your throat
Can the uvula get infected?
Yes actually, i actually have a infected uvula right now! i went to the doctor and all they did was give me antibiotics. And its not as much the uvula but the throat infection spreading to the uvula.
From where does the uvula dangle?
The uvula is in the back of the mouth. It is also called the "palatine uvula" and is part of the soft palate. Stimulation of the uvula results in triggering the gag reflex, in order to prevent choking.
Does the uvula move?
Yes, the uvula in your throat does. When you scream or talk, it does.
What makes the uvula drop?
Paralysis of cranial nerve ten causes uvula palsy. Uvula deviates to the opposite side.
