Question 1

what is located behind the uvula?

Accepted Answer

Behind the uvula : Behind the uvula lies the posterior pharyngeal
Wall.  The pharynx will connect to the esophagus posteriorly and the larynx or voice box anteriorly.  Hope this helps.

Question 2

almost every time i get sick i have a tiny bit of pain behind my uvula and i also have mucus but it is not dry , and it last about a week .

Accepted Answer

Ok: This sounds pretty typical for most URIs, sore throats, etc.  Drink more fluids during those illnesses

Question 3

i've had a pretty bad cold for the last 4 days, now there feels like there's a knot behind my uvula, making me nauseas. what could it be? cure?

Accepted Answer

Inflamed lymphatics: It may be an inflamed small deposit of lymphatic tissue..These will generally resolve in 2 weeks or so. If you still have it after that, see a physician.

Question 4

i have sores behind the uvula with no fever or headache what should i take?

Accepted Answer

Conservative therapy: These may be viral sores. I suggest conservative therapy as follows: warm water gargles, Zinc lozenges ( Cold-Eze ) Advil (ibuprofen) as needed for pain and dark brown honey with mixed in tea or swallowed .

Question 5

when at work (nowhere else) i get a  quarter-sized bump directly behind my uvula and it makes me feel like my airway is constricted. why ?

Accepted Answer

Inhalant allergy: The swelling you are experiencing is probably angioedema. The most likely cause, if it is happening only during the day at work, is an allergen in the air at work. If there are foods you only eat on workdays then a food allergy would also be possible. An evaluation by an allergist can help you sort this out.

Question 6

i have hard lump behind my uvula what is it? could it be related to my wisdom tooth which is decaying?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most likely you have an infection in that tooth which is causing swelling and possible bony expansion. It could be other things as well. You should have it evaluated by an oral surgeon who can extract the wisdom tooth and do a biopsy of the lump if he/she feels it may not be related to the tooth. Get it dealt with asap as it can only get worse and can actually become life threatening.

Question 7

yellow roundish things behind tonsils and on the sides of arch shaped thing your uvula is attached to. picking won't remove them. what could they be?

Accepted Answer

Cysts: These can be cysts or tonsil stones.  An ENT specialist should be able to evaluate them for you.

Question 8

is it normal to have a swelling behind your uvula on the wall of your throat?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: You do have lymph nodes on the back wall of the throat that could be enlarged, sometimes you can see the outline of spinal vertebrae. It could be other things, as well.  However, you really need to get this checked out with your doctor if it has been there for a whild.

Question 9

i saw several bumps on my throat (behind uvula) when i checked it two month ago and they exist until now. is there any chance of malignancy?

Accepted Answer

Malignancy: Unlikely, but you must see an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor! Have your doctor refer you!

Question 10

feels like something moving behind uvula and tonsils in far back of soft palate.. what could it be? doctor says uvultis but it feels like s/t moving..

Accepted Answer

Sinus or Allergy: It could be sinusitis or allergies.  What you feel could be mucus drainage.  Have you tried an over-the-counter (otc) decongestant?  If this doesn't work, then you may need to go back to the doctor to see what the issue is causing your symptoms.

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What is located behind the uvula?

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Almost every time i get sick i have a tiny bit of pain behind my uvula and i also have mucus but it is not dry , and it last about a week .

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I've had a pretty bad cold for the last 4 days, now there feels like there's a knot behind my uvula, making me nauseas. what could it be? cure?

A member asked:

I have sores behind the uvula with no fever or headache what should i take?

A member asked:

When at work (nowhere else) i get a quarter-sized bump directly behind my uvula and it makes me feel like my airway is constricted. why ?

A member asked:

I have hard lump behind my uvula what is it? could it be related to my wisdom tooth which is decaying?

A member asked:

Yellow roundish things behind tonsils and on the sides of arch shaped thing your uvula is attached to. picking won't remove them. what could they be?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have a swelling behind your uvula on the wall of your throat?

A member asked:

I saw several bumps on my throat (behind uvula) when i checked it two month ago and they exist until now. is there any chance of malignancy?

A member asked:

Feels like something moving behind uvula and tonsils in far back of soft palate.. what could it be? doctor says uvultis but it feels like s/t moving..

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