Swollen Uvula Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
3. Recent Injury
Because the uvula is located inside the mouth where it is protected by the skull, its injury is not common. Still, it can be injured during intubation, which refers to passing down a tube for general anesthesia, or during removal of the tonsils, also called a tonsillectomy.
Upper endoscopy, which involves inserting a tube through the mouth to study the lining of the upper gastrointestinal tract, can also be another cause of trauma to the uvula. However, the uvula heals spontaneously and quite fast.
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