I had tonsilitis last week, it got better. they're still a bit swollen, but not very sore. this morning i woke up because something was on the back of my tongue, & it was that dangly thing! It's all sore, and swollen, and bigger than normal. it kinda gets in the way of talking, and it sometimes hits my gag-reflex.
what is that thing?
what's going on with it?!?!?
HELP!
thank you!!!
2007-09-12 03:28:45 · 3 answers · asked by Ember Halo 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
yeah, it's definitely making me snore really bad! I almost "snore" even when i'm awake!
2007-09-12 03:43:41 · update #1
Daisy-
LOL!!! that's hilarious! thanks for the laugh :)
2007-09-12 13:24:08 · update #2
It's called a uvula. The swelling could be from the tonsilitis but if it doesn't get better, go to the doctor. It can obstruct your airway--some people have to have it removed due to snoring/sleep apnea.
2007-09-12 03:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
okay i will tell you a funny little story about this little dangly thing...for some reason...when i was young...(around 11) i got it and the clitoris mixed up...yeah i don't know how...came downstairs and told my mom my clitoris was swollen and i wanted her to look at it...needless to say it has been the butt of many jokes since....
i figured the other two helped to answer your question pretty well...so i didn't repeat the info
2007-09-12 11:59:40 · answer #2 · answered by Daisy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
that is called the uvula, and it is likely infected with whatever was infecting your tonsils before, time to go back to the doctor.
2007-09-12 03:33:53 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋