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My uvula is stretched and is hanging out after intubation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I just had undergone spine surgery and was intubated. I had a cold two weeks ago and had a weird feeling between my throat and nasal passages, as if the mucus was just there. My uvula was stuck and swollen when they intubated me for surgery. I am guessing the uvula stretched and starte... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you use anti-edematous drugs like Reparil (Diethyline salicylate) tablets thrice daily plus local oral anti-inflammatory sprays, like Orex spray or Omit-C spray. It would be helpful if you send me a photo of your pharynx from inside. You can also send the names ... Read Full »
I have a burning sensation, pain, and a swollen lump at the top of my uvula. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a burning sensation and pain at the top of my uvula. I also have a swollen lump on the same side. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have reviewed the images that you attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). There is an inflammation of the uvula. 1. Can you give me more details about your condition? 2. Is there any associated ... Read Full »
The lump on my uvula goes down on drinking water, but comes back after a while. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a lump on my uvula. When I drink water, the swelling goes down, but it comes back after a while. Kindly help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the pictures you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). However, better assessments can be done if you can answer the following questions: 1. Do you have pain at uvula? 2. Do you h... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is 1 year 5 months old. She has bifid uvula. Doctors observed her and said that she has to undergo surgery. As she is too young her doctor said we can do this at any time at any of her age. We are worried with the term surgery. I would like to know, is surgery the only option ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Bifid uvula alone is not uncommon and it does not require treatment unless it is causing problems like altered or difficulty in speaking, usually few words. But, let me tell you that not all children with bifid uvula have such problems. Most important is lesion which ca... Read Full »