Uvula drop

2018-02-13 08:24:22
Uvula came down and touching the tongue .difficulty in breathing and eating. During nights continuous burping
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Physiologically normal it is

Answered2018-02-15 10:03:32

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That may be due to hypertrophic uvula. Anyway you must first consult an Oral Medicine expert. U may Practo Consult also

Answered2018-02-13 08:37:06

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Uvula touching the base of the tongue is a very normal condition. If you have any problem of snoring/ sleep apnea, you can get a sleep study done from nearby sleep centre. If there shows any abnormality, you can consult a sleep surgeon/ maxillofacial/ENT surgeon to help you with the treatment.
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Answered2018-02-13 13:47:50

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