Question 1

how do i treat aphthous ulcers on uvula and in pharynx? any home remedies or medications?

Accepted Answer

Ulcers: How do you know for sure that they are aphthous ulcers? Best to see a physician or dentist for a definitive diagnosis and treatment advice.  Salt water rinses may help meanwhile.

Question 2

what can i do or take to alleviate pain from an ulcer on my uvula?

Accepted Answer

Try NSAIDs: and/or a numbing throat spray. It should heal in 7 - 10 days. If not better see a dentist or oral surgeon for evaluation.

Question 3

what causes you to get an ulcer on your uvula, also how can it be treated?

Accepted Answer

LIKELY VIRAL,: IT WILL SUBSIDE. YOU COULD ASK YOUR DOCTOR FOR PRESCRIPTION ANTIVIRAL MEDICATION IF HERPES PRESENT.

Question 4

do ulcers on your uvula mean strep?

Accepted Answer

No, would not make a: Diagnostic conclusion based on this. If you have a significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see your medical provider ; get a strep throat test ; culture.

Question 5

i have a painful ulcer on my uvula.  should i get tested for strep?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer on uvula: Ulcers on the uvula can be due to aphthous ulcers (canker sores), infections both viral and bacterial, drugs and certain diseases such as Behcet's disease.  A single ulceration without pus is unlikely strep but if it persists you should have it looked at and a culture taken.

Question 6

i have an ulcer on my uvula, any remedies to speed up healing or relieve pain?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer: Probable apthous ulcer. Prednisone would probably be effective. As little as 20mg once a day for three days.  No smoking, alcohol, mouthwashes, acidic foods.

Could viral lesion or papilloma. 
Best to see ENT for look

Question 7

there is and ulcer on my uvula and the back of my gums behind me back teeth?

Accepted Answer

May or may not: Ulcers may or may not be related.  Can be viral, bacterial, and/or fungal.  May not be ulcers, bat may be other types of oral lesions.  See an expert.  Call your Dentist for an appointment for differential diagnosis and treatment plan.

Question 8

two ulcers appear on my uvula? some tightness in kneck and slight difficulty swallowing?ent says all looks ok, what's the next move?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doc?: Seems like a communication mismatch. You have pain and ulcers and he says there is nothing? With your Hx would consider that swallowing problem might be related to MS. A viral infection could certainly do this.

Question 9

i have uvula ulcer. what shall i eat?

Accepted Answer

Mild food/liquids: Any type of food that does not irritate it can be consumed.  Avoid spicy hot, or rough texture food.  Cold is probably OK.  Try small amount first to see if it is OK.  Smaller amount of food than you usually eat is recommended.

Question 10

how do i remove ulcers from my uvula?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What are the ulcers do to?  If this is aphthous ulcers they may there for up to 10 days or so.  You cannot remove this.  It can be cauterized if too painful, but this is not likely to increase the rate of healing.

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How do i treat aphthous ulcers on uvula and in pharynx? any home remedies or medications?

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What can i do or take to alleviate pain from an ulcer on my uvula?

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What causes you to get an ulcer on your uvula, also how can it be treated?

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Do ulcers on your uvula mean strep?

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I have a painful ulcer on my uvula. should i get tested for strep?

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I have an ulcer on my uvula, any remedies to speed up healing or relieve pain?

A member asked:

There is and ulcer on my uvula and the back of my gums behind me back teeth?

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Two ulcers appear on my uvula? some tightness in kneck and slight difficulty swallowing?ent says all looks ok, what's the next move?

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I have uvula ulcer. what shall i eat?

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How do i remove ulcers from my uvula?

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