Uvula

Introduction Hanging drooping is one of the main symptoms of uvula. The uvula is caused by chronic inflammation of the sinuses, 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 thin and grow. 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

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, causing the uvula to sag.

an examination

Related inspection

Oral endoscope

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

Diagnosis can be confirmed according to clinical manifestations and related auxiliary examinations.

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