Question 1

for 4 months, i have had intermittent swelling of my soft palate (it doesn't look swollen, but appears to be sinking lower in my mouth). what is it?

Accepted Answer

See an ENT Doctor: I would not hesitate to see an ENT specialist.  I t may be nothing, but don't wait and take a chance.  Could be a mouth breathing issue.

Question 2

my left soft palate is really sore and swollen. it only hurts on my left side of mouth and has been like this for 3 days. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Probably a cold sore: You may have a canker sore caused by the herpes virus.  These are especially painful little lesions that may occur in the mouth.  They may be so painful as to cause it to be difficult to swallow! you could try some Valtrex (valacyclovir) from you fp to decrease the pain intensity and duration. For the most part, this is a viral infection that may just take some time to heal. Continue with supportive measures.

Question 3

i scratched my tonsils and soft palate while eating a tortilla chip. tonsils are slightly swollen with a thin streak of white. is this normal healing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are asymptomatic, that is without pain or bleeding from the tonsil,  i would not do anything.  If you are symptomatic with pain or pain on swallowing, see an ENT doctor.

Question 4

white spots on palatine tonsils, painful ear, swollen back of 1/2 my tongue (or lingual tonsil). red spots on soft palate last week. in pain. what cou?

Accepted Answer

?strep throat: You should see your doctor to have throat culture and probably treated for strep throat.

Question 5

i have painful white sore on soft palate of mouth. what can i do for this?

Accepted Answer

Evauation needed: The sore needs to be examined  to make sure it is not something serious. Have it checked today.

Question 6

what are the little white bumps on the soft palate in my baby's mouth?

Accepted Answer

Epstein's pearls: Small white or yellow cystic vesicles occurring in 65-85% of newborns.  Caused during development of the palate. Not dangerous.  No treatment needed.  Resolve spontaneously over weeks.  No painful or causing any discomfort.

Question 7

i have a hole in the soft palate of my mouth. can it be fixed, and if so, how?!

Accepted Answer

About holes...: Humans have holes. Some are supposed to be there, others are not. Some are only present in some people but don't matter. An ENT doctor can look to see what the hole is and where it leads to. If it is a complex issue, a patient can get a second opinion before planning any procedure. An oral surgeon, periodontist, or maxillofacial surgeon can also give an opinion.

Question 8

i have a flap of skin that came loose in my mouth last night, and it is located where the soft palate might be. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Trauma?: The most common reason would be some type of trauma, likely from a food burn.  We're you eating pizza last night?  There are some diseases that can cause soft tissues to blister up, but these are rare and you are a bit young.  If it doesn't heal itself in a few days, you may want to see your dentist.

Question 9

how long should the soft palate be swollen and/or have scabs after uppp surgery? thanks!

Accepted Answer

See your surgeon: The best person to answer your question is your surgeon since he knows your case.   Everyone is different and healing can vary.  Call the surgeon.

Question 10

my soft palate feels like its caved in more then normal and the right side of my neck feels swollen on the outside, also there is discolaration bumps?

Accepted Answer

Information: This is an information site, not a diagnostic site.  The information you have presented is insufficient for a diagnosis, but should be investigated.  Please see your GP or an ENT for further evaluation.

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Swollen soft palate of mouth

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For 4 months, i have had intermittent swelling of my soft palate (it doesn't look swollen, but appears to be sinking lower in my mouth). what is it?

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My left soft palate is really sore and swollen. it only hurts on my left side of mouth and has been like this for 3 days. what could this be?

A member asked:

I scratched my tonsils and soft palate while eating a tortilla chip. tonsils are slightly swollen with a thin streak of white. is this normal healing?

A member asked:

White spots on palatine tonsils, painful ear, swollen back of 1/2 my tongue (or lingual tonsil). red spots on soft palate last week. in pain. what cou?

A member asked:

I have painful white sore on soft palate of mouth. what can i do for this?

A member asked:

What are the little white bumps on the soft palate in my baby's mouth?

A member asked:

I have a hole in the soft palate of my mouth. can it be fixed, and if so, how?!

A member asked:

I have a flap of skin that came loose in my mouth last night, and it is located where the soft palate might be. any suggestions?

A member asked:

How long should the soft palate be swollen and/or have scabs after uppp surgery? thanks!

A member asked:

My soft palate feels like its caved in more then normal and the right side of my neck feels swollen on the outside, also there is discolaration bumps?

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