How Can Uvula Attached To The Left Side Of The Mouth Indicative Of Cleft Palate Be Treated In A Child Who Still Has Difficulty In Speaking?

Posted on Wed, 4 Jul 2018

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Question : Hi .
I have a 3yr old daughter and ever since birth i have'nt not realise my daughter's uvula was attach to the left side in her mouth and there is a very big gap in the middle. .She isnt speaking very well and i am very worried .I just wanted to know if there's possible theraphy or treatment that can be done to help her..

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cleft palate

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

From the complaints it seems to be a case of cleft uvula with or without cleft palate.
Please click a picture and send me so that I can suggest you better.
You should get the child examined by an Ent specialist.
Usually such cases need to be operated.

Follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better. Any further questions are always welcome.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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