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How Can Uvula Attached To The Left Side Of The Mouth Indicative Of Cleft Palate Be Treated In A Child Who Still Has Difficulty In Speaking?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Jul 2022
Question: Hi .
I have a 3yr old daughter and ever since birth i have'nt not realise my daughter's uvula was attach to the left side in her mouth and there is a very big gap in the middle. .She isnt speaking very well and i am very worried .I just wanted to know if there's possible theraphy or treatment that can be done to help her..
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Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Cleft palate

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

From the complaints it seems to be a case of cleft uvula with or without cleft palate.
Please click a picture and send me so that I can suggest you better.
You should get the child examined by an Ent specialist.
Usually such cases need to be operated.

Follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better. Any further questions are always welcome.
Take care
Thanks and regards
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How Can Uvula Attached To The Left Side Of The Mouth Indicative Of Cleft Palate Be Treated In A Child Who Still Has Difficulty In Speaking?

Brief Answer: Cleft palate Detailed Answer: Hi, From the complaints it seems to be a case of cleft uvula with or without cleft palate. Please click a picture and send me so that I can suggest you better. You should get the child examined by an Ent specialist. Usually such cases need to be operated. Follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better. Any further questions are always welcome. Take care Thanks and regards