Slender uvula

Introduction The uvula hangs over the long-term examination to see that the uvula is slack and slender, and the lower end is in contact with the tongue. The soft palate does not leave when lifted, and sometimes the end is hypertrophic and spherical. The uvula is caused by chronic inflammation of the sinus, nasopharynx, oropharynx, and tonsils, which causes the uvula to swell, causing the muscle tissue to degenerate, and the mucosal edema to extend downward, causing the uvula to become fine. increase. In addition, dysplasia is also one of the causes. The normal uvula is not in contact with the tongue. If it is in contact with the tongue and has symptoms, it is called uvula.

Cause

The cause of relaxation and slenderness of the uvula:

Due to chronic inflammatory stimulation of the sinuses, nasopharynx, oropharynx, and tonsils, the uvula is inflamed, and the muscle tissue is degenerated, and the mucosal edema is stretched downward, causing the uvula to become thin and grow.

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Related inspection

Oral routine oral cholecystography

Hanging sag slack and slender inspection:

The foreign body sensation of the pharynx is the most common symptom. When Zhang Dakou makes deep inhalation, the foreign body sensation can disappear, and it will reappear when closed. Sometimes it can cause nausea and vomiting, especially after eating and checking the throat. Some patients are prone to coughing when lying down, and there is a change in voice. Check that the uvula is slack and slender, the lower end is in contact with the tongue, and the soft palate does not leave when lifted. Sometimes the end is hypertrophic and spherical.

Differential diagnosis

Suspended, slender, sluggish, confusing symptoms:

The foreign body sensation of the pharynx is the most common symptom. When Zhang Dakou makes deep inhalation, the foreign body sensation can disappear, and it will reappear when closed. Sometimes it can cause nausea and vomiting, especially after eating and checking the throat. Some patients are prone to coughing when lying down, and there is a change in voice. Check that the uvula is slack and slender, the lower end is in contact with the tongue, and the soft palate does not leave when lifted. Sometimes the end is hypertrophic and spherical.

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