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Having Bent Uvula. Should I Be Worried?

I have a bent uvula. Should I be worried? I am 55 years old, female and just getting over a cold.
posted on Sat, 25 Dec 2010
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for query,
Nothing to worry,if uvula is long it may be bent.
This is normal.
Ok and bye.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Dr. Anand Babu M's  Response
Hi welcome to Healthcaremagic

Hi..., Uvula is a terminal part of the soft palate.., it helps in the swallowing of food...
uvula gets congested and swell during cold attacks..
Do not worry.. it is normal condition...
Hope I have answered your question..

Takecare...
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Prakash Kumar Gupta's  Response
hello and wellcome to health care magic,no do not worry from bent uvula but if symptom persists then you need to take antibiotics and consult an ent ,have saline water gargle ,steam inhalation ,take care
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Having Bent Uvula. Should I Be Worried?

Hi, Thanks for query, Nothing to worry,if uvula is long it may be bent. This is normal. Ok and bye.