Question 1

is it possible that anxiety can cause mouth ulcers and make them last longer than they should?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress is a big contributing factor for mouth sores, poor healing, and pain. Stress from anxiety can be significant in wound healing. Mouth ulcers; the same.  Poor nutrition is another major player in delayed healing. Sufficient water intake is also important. If anxiety cannot be improved right away, make sure other factors are taken care of. If persists, see a doctor to check the sores.

Question 2

does a dry mouth cause your tongue to feel tired when chewing and sore. i haven't ate a much, and it takes me longer to eat because it feels tired. ?

Accepted Answer

Saliva: It can. Saliva helps break down carbohydrate in food. If you are lacking saliva, it is like chewing a hand full of saltine crackers all at once. You can't break down the food very easily and instead of the chemicals (salivary enzymes) helping break down the food, you rely more on your tongue and teeth, which means more chewing and sore/tired muscles.  At your age, go see a dentist for the cause.

Question 3

what can cause a broken uvula?

Accepted Answer

No such thing: There is no bone to "break" in the uvula which is made up of soft tissue (mucosa, submucosa) as well as muscle. There is no such thing as a broken uvula. There is a "bifid" uvula which is a congenital anomaly in which in appears forked.

Question 4

what can cause your uvula to vibrate?

Accepted Answer

Snoring in short: If your uvula is vibrating while awake.  It is probably due to the airflow through your nose.  Snoring is the result of the palate and uvula vibrating.

Question 5

what causes an elongated, enlarged uvula?

Accepted Answer

Variety of things: The uvula may be enlarged from inflammation, infection, or it may be congenital.  If the symptoms of snoring or sleep disorder are present, you may want to get a sleep study to make sure that your oxygen saturation at time of sleep is within normal limits.  If you are totally asymptomatic, do nothing.

Question 6

what kind of problems can be caused by a bifid/split uvula?

Accepted Answer

Uvula: Bifid uvula is lowest grade of cleft palate. usually not any problem. More severe case could lead to nasal regurgitation and vocal symptoms

Question 7

what causes a blister on the uvula?

Accepted Answer

A non-painful ...: Clear fluid blister on the tip of the uvula is usually caused by a blocked minor salivary gland. These usually go away  without intervention. Any lesion on the palate that  persists should be looked at by specialist. Cancer in the minor salivary glands is rare but can be devastating if  there is a significant delay in diagnosis.

Question 8

i have two symmetrical lines of tiny bumps above my uvula they cause no discomfort but have been there for over a year what could they be?

Accepted Answer

Minor saliva glands: These are most likely minor saliva glands, hundreds of which are scattered throughout the mouth and throat.

Question 9

what can cause a swollen uvula?

Accepted Answer

Swollen uvula: The most common cause is snoring. Infection is next if this is a new condition.

Question 10

what is the cause of an elongated uvula after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Uvula: Your uvula was probably irritated by the endotracheal (breathing) tube during surgery which caused it to become swollen and possibly elongated. It should go away on its own.

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Is it possible that anxiety can cause mouth ulcers and make them last longer than they should?

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Does a dry mouth cause your tongue to feel tired when chewing and sore. i haven't ate a much, and it takes me longer to eat because it feels tired. ?

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What can cause a broken uvula?

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What can cause your uvula to vibrate?

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What causes an elongated, enlarged uvula?

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What kind of problems can be caused by a bifid/split uvula?

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What causes a blister on the uvula?

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I have two symmetrical lines of tiny bumps above my uvula they cause no discomfort but have been there for over a year what could they be?

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What can cause a swollen uvula?

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What is the cause of an elongated uvula after surgery?

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