Well, I woke up yesterday with congested sinuses and this morning I woke up and the little flap of skin in the back of my throat (no idea what it's called) was so swollen that it makes me gag when it folds forward because i can feel it on my tongue.
It makes swallowing difficult and feel weird, and it's just uncomfortable.
How much I bring the swelling down? I took some dayquil and a decongestant.
2007-04-21 07:56:00 · 8 answers · asked by Spilk 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Most likely, you have a case of acute tonsillitis. And your tonsils are swollen and enlarged, and inflammed. You need to see the doctor for some antibiotic to fight the infection.
In the mean time, try sucking on some sore throat lozenges. I find the generic one in Wal-Mart with honey menthol eucalyptus to be very effective and soothing.Try to stay away from cold drinks as they tend to aggravate the sore throat. I used to paint chloramphenicol on the affected areas in order to numb them; to relieve the pain and enable me to swallow.
I even had larynxitis (hoarse voice) with this.
I used to have chronic tonsillitis. I frequently had bouts of these with fevers, chills and sore throat and difficulty in swallowing(pharyngitis). Eventually, I had them surgically removed (Tonsillectomy) and I had been fine eversince.
There are other diseases to consider.
If your uvula (little thing hanging from the back of the throat) is very long and swollen; enlarged and painful; it could some form of infection.
If you have frequent symptoms- you feel that tongue felt "swollen" and enlarged-- but it never looked swollen to anybody. And you have difficulty in swallowing .I would get a second opinion to be sure. You might have to be worked up for ALS. You can look in the phone book and call the Muscular Dystrophy Association and they can refer you to a neurologist for a second opinion.
Another connective tissues disease -which affects the autoimmune system- to be considered is systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE) or Sjoren's Syndrome.
Ater examinations by EENT specialists; then it's time to go see a neurologist or a rheumatologist. And try to get a second opinion.
Good Luck and my prayers are with you.!!
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2007-04-21 08:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hangy Thing In Throat
2016-10-01 05:40:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is your Uvula and everyone has it. Mine was cut off as a kid well most of it was. I had to have mine cut short in a Surgery I had because I had a major infection in my nose that never went away for over 9 years I dealt with it. You need to see a doctor about what is going on and he/she can help with all the information needed. For most people meds will work for me they never did so I had to have surgery on my nose, throat, and tonsils were taken out as well. This sucked trust me. I even lost so much weight cause i couldn't eat for a month (solid foods). Get checked out soon before you have more problems in the near future.
2007-04-21 08:10:13 · answer #3 · answered by Arizona Chick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called "uvula."
I've had the same problem, to where I figured I'd swallow it and choke to death.
It's hollow in back, and probably filled with post-nasal drip.
Take a toothbrush handle or a spoon under it, nudge it forward and up against your palate where you can allow it to drain out or gentle press it against your palate starting from front to back to push the mucous out.
2007-04-21 08:02:22 · answer #4 · answered by Paul P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I plan to pull it out and pick the locks in prison cells.
2016-05-20 04:12:36 · answer #5 · answered by rochelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all it's called adam's apple, and second the bring the swollen down gargle with warm salty water
2007-04-21 08:01:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
uvula. gargle with salt water.
2007-04-21 07:58:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink something hot and than cold . it helps. i dont know what it means
2007-04-21 07:59:47 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋