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Is It Normal To Have A Uvula That Does Not Hang Down In The Throat?
my daughter is 8 yrs old and for the last couple of days has said that she has problems swallowing ... i checked her throat and noticed that her uvula does not hang down ... like it should , it is attached to the side of her throat . i hope I am explaining ok . thanks Rosa
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
Hello,
Did she develop any neurologic problem ?
Anyways if the uvula is deviated to one side and the child is not able to eat normally then you will require to get her examined by a paediatriian or ENT specialist as there can be some infection or there could also be chances of neurologic problems.
Which needs immediate diagnosis and treatment.
In doubt do reply
Did she develop any neurologic problem ?
Anyways if the uvula is deviated to one side and the child is not able to eat normally then you will require to get her examined by a paediatriian or ENT specialist as there can be some infection or there could also be chances of neurologic problems.
Which needs immediate diagnosis and treatment.
In doubt do reply
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