Acute uvulitis is a common temporary condition in which the uvula is swollen and inflamed due to allergies or injury. The muscular organ that hangs on the top behind the mouth and helps prevent fluids from entering the nose. Swollen uvula may be irritating but heals on gargling.
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Why am I having pain on the back right side of the tongue?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having issues with my tongue. I have pain on the back right side of my tongue which is making it very difficult to eat, swallow, and talk. Also, I have a slight fever (99.5) and my tongue appears to be white in color. The pain started three days ago. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have tonsillitis or so if you have an ulcer-like lesion on your tongue. Please attach a picture if possible. I suggest you take a painkiller for relief. Is the pain continuous or intermittent or comes only when you take food? Use warm salt water gargle twice ... Read Full »
I have trouble swallowing due to the lump near my uvula. Help me.
Query: Hi doctor, For over two months, my throat will swell for a few hours and then go back down. This happens at least once a week. But not three days in a row has happened. When it is swollen, it gets sore. When it goes away, I have no symptoms at all. Instead, my tonsils swell up and get red, and I get... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is pharyngeal inflammation with uvulitis. First, you have to stop smoking. Then, You should start an antibiotic, Floxamo (Amoxicillin trihydrate and Flucloxacillin sodium monohydrate) 1 gram every 12 hours for one week, plus an anti-inflamm... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,Last night, I vomited, and after vomiting, I found a muscle from the upper side of my throat (where nostrils end) about 1-inch long hanging. I saw it in the mirror. I am very much worried about this muscle. What would it be? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern.I suggest you do not worry. It should be the uvula. The small hanging part of the posterior end of the soft palate. Since you vomited, it should have been inflamed. This is normal, and it will settle down in some time... Read Full »
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