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Throat blocking
My small tongue (uvula) has enlarged and touches to tongue after intersection gap between uvula and tongue decreases.futher leading to blocking .one of the doctor if u want to do separation of uvula and tongue there is a need of surgery.and doctor recommended there will be no problem of intersection of uvula and tongue.
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
Elongated uvula usually occurs secondary to reflux laryngopharyngitis which is type of acidity related disorder or in people who snore. Surgery is usually a last resort. Usually a course of anti reflux medications needs to be taken before surgery is done
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