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What Causes Uvula To Be Hanging On Left Or Right Side?

Hi my name is ashely guerra and I have a quick question about my uvula. its nothing big but mine always hang sidways when i open my mouth it could be hanging on the left side or the right. I was just wondering why becuase my family and friends uvula always hangs down.
Wed, 14 Feb 2018
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Hello and Welcome To HealthcareMagic,

I have been through your query.
You don't need to worry about it as long as it is not due to any infection. Uvula can be of different sizes and it is normal. You don't need to stress about it anymore. It is an anatomical defect as many have even very small uvula. Though Smaller ones are not so good, But nothing to worry about. The more you are conscious about it, the more it will behave like a problem. I would advice you to forget about it as it would create a psychic condition. Meanwhile i would advice you to have a good oral hygiene.


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Dr Himayun Mir
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What Causes Uvula To Be Hanging On Left Or Right Side?

Hello and Welcome To HealthcareMagic, I have been through your query. You don t need to worry about it as long as it is not due to any infection. Uvula can be of different sizes and it is normal. You don t need to stress about it anymore. It is an anatomical defect as many have even very small uvula. Though Smaller ones are not so good, But nothing to worry about. The more you are conscious about it, the more it will behave like a problem. I would advice you to forget about it as it would create a psychic condition. Meanwhile i would advice you to have a good oral hygiene. Thanks and Regards, Dr Himayun Mir