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What Does Swelling And Redness In The Uvula Indicate?

My uvula is very swollen with a red almost jelly like appearance and white streaks on it. My throat is very sore, as is my neck. I have had a cold and do have a very mild cough. I did have a temp but don’t have one now. Is this likely to be viral or bacterial?
Thu, 22 Mar 2018
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Hello,

You have symptoms of swelling and redness in the uvula which occurs mainly due to papillary hyperplasia and inflammation of uvula leading to uvulitis.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you maintain complete hygiene, and you should visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon once and get it examined completely. You should go for its removal if it is really troubling you. You should avoid intake of sharp and spicy food. You should maintain complete oral hygiene and take antiseptic mouthwash. If it is causing pain take ibuprofen.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Does Swelling And Redness In The Uvula Indicate?

Hello, You have symptoms of swelling and redness in the uvula which occurs mainly due to papillary hyperplasia and inflammation of uvula leading to uvulitis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you maintain complete hygiene, and you should visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon once and get it examined completely. You should go for its removal if it is really troubling you. You should avoid intake of sharp and spicy food. You should maintain complete oral hygiene and take antiseptic mouthwash. If it is causing pain take ibuprofen. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari