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Hard Bony Structure At The Back Of Uvula That Runs Vertically, Have Recurrent Sinus Infections. Are They Related?

When I put my fingers into the back of my throat I feel a hard bone like structure behind my Uvula that is long and runs vertically. I have had sinus infection problems for the last few months I don t know if they are connected. Can you please let me know if this is normal or if this is something I should have checked out. Thanks
Tue, 3 Jul 2012
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Hi jazminebahr.

Thanks for your questions.

Probably it is a elongated styloid process which is a normal things and present in some persons and it has no connection with your sinus infection.

But please do visit a ENT specialist to check your throat clinically to reach a definite diagnosis.

Thanks
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Hard Bony Structure At The Back Of Uvula That Runs Vertically, Have Recurrent Sinus Infections. Are They Related?

Hi jazminebahr. Thanks for your questions. Probably it is a elongated styloid process which is a normal things and present in some persons and it has no connection with your sinus infection. But please do visit a ENT specialist to check your throat clinically to reach a definite diagnosis. Thanks