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5 Yr Old Has Deviated Uvula To The Left, Says 'ahh' It Pulls Even More To The Left. Any Ideas ?
Hi, I m a Speech Pathologist and I was performing an Oral Mech exam on a 5 year old boy. I noticed he has a deviated uvula to the left and began to research. He does not have any other symptoms of a cranial nerve problem as far as I can tell. When he says ahh it pulls even more to the left. Is there anything else we need to be concerned with this case?
Fri, 6 Sep 2013
Hi friend,
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It could be a normal variant / occasionally nerve palsy (IX)
To be sure, the boy must be examined by a neurologist for further assessment and assistance.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
It could be a normal variant / occasionally nerve palsy (IX)
To be sure, the boy must be examined by a neurologist for further assessment and assistance.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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