What Causes Swelling In Tonsils And Uvula?

Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2014

Wed, 27 Aug 2014 Answered on

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : I have had swelling in my tonsils and uvula (spelling) for 5 days now........no sore throat just fullness in that area and sore to touch under my jaw line.......

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It can be either mucositis or acid reflux

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query. I will try my best to help you with this problem.

After going through description, I do feel you could be suffering from either mucositis (inflammation of the mucosa of the oral cavity) or Laryngo-pharyngeal reflux secondary to the acid reflux from the stomach into the throat.

A thorough examination of the oral cavity can help us in diagnosing the actual cause.

At present, you can try the following measures:
1. Drink plenty of warm water; this will reduce the inflammation of the mucosa soon.
2. Try using povidone iodine mouth gargles - to reduce the inflammation of the mucosa and also the pain
3. Avoid chilled food and beverages/coffee/smoking/alcohol (if any)

If the symptoms do not subside, please consider visiting your doctor for a complete evaluation and management.

Hope I have answered your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (11 hours later)

Thank you for your time just thought i would pass on my findings......i went ahead and saw a dr this afternoon and have an ear infection and tested positive for strep didn't realize i was running a low grade fever also i am starting antibiotics tonight hope the swelling will be better in the morning thanks for your time

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I wish you good luck and good health...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Welcome back

It’s good to know that some diagnosis has been made pertaining to your problem. I wish you good luck and good health.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad