Question 1

i wanted to find out why my epiglottis is suddenly visible. should it be a cause for concern? i am an adult.

Accepted Answer

Interesting: I wonder why you have never seen your epiglottis before. If you open your mouth and depressed the tongue it is easy to see. I'm sure it has been there your whole life and if you have no problems with swallowing, stay cool &amp; relax.

Question 2

i have a visible epiglottis, should i worry? no sore throats, and im an adult

Accepted Answer

Though : Though it is much more common in children, a visible epiglottis can be a normal variant in an adult.  That being said, you need to make sure that it is indeed the epiglottis that you are seeing and not an epiglottis or tongue base tumor (which are almost always painless).  As long as you are not having difficulty breathing or swallowing, have not noticed changes in how it looks, and have been examined by a doctor who tells you that what you see is a normal epiglottis, then you have a normal variant and shouldn't worry about it.

Question 3

i'm an adult female and just realized my epiglottis is visible at the back of my throat. is this indicative of a shallow pharynx or short esophagus?

Accepted Answer

Neither: If you do not have symptoms, do not worry about the epiglottis being visible.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 4

is a visible epiglottis normal in a 16 year old male.

Accepted Answer

Peek A Boo!!: Yes, as long as it's in the back of his throat and not hanging from his ear. A small percentage of people have an epiglottis that peeks up from the back of the tongue. That's OK as long as it's not causing any disturbing symptoms, like a foreign body sensation or chronic inflammation and pain.

Question 5

is epiglottitis rare in 14yr? can they get it if they have bronchitis? if you have epiglottitis is your epiglottis then visible?

Accepted Answer

Epiglottis is rare: You can always see your epiglottis with an xray or camera down the nose. Vaccines have made epiglottis much less common.

Question 6

is it normal for adults not to be able to see their epiglottis even when pushing their tongue down forcefully? i can't see mine at all, and is it possible for your epiglottis to go higher up or will it always stay at same height?

Accepted Answer

See below: Your not being able to see your epiglottis is not a disease or disorder. Epiglottis does move up and down with swallowing.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 7

my epiglottis is visible and painful near the base of my tongue. i feel a constant pressure like something s stuck even after 2 hours of drinking h2o?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: I don't think you can see your epiglottis.  I think probably you mean your tonsil or your uvula --not epigottis.  Sometimes, people can have /feel foreign body sensation/feeling something stuck on the throat- that can be caused by acid reflux. However other things like infection, motility problem, etc  should be ruled out. You need to see your doctor to get checked.

Question 8

feels like something has been stuck in my throat for 2 days now. no matter how mush i eat or drink it wont go down. i looked in the mirror today and saw my epiglottis sticking up and it has never been visible before (no its not my uvula?

Accepted Answer

: Your epiglottis is suppose to be "sticking up" allowing air to enter and exit your trachea and lungs. When you swallow, the back of your tongue pushes down on the epiglottis, closing off the trachea, preventing anything from entering your trachea.

Question 9

my epiglottis is visible for the first time. being treated 4 pharlingitis. tonsils not swollen. epiglottis still raised. singer: need same space back?

Accepted Answer

Normal: It is not uncommon especially in children or people with smaller tongues to see the tip of the epiglottis especially, with gagging.  It will only affect voice quality if it is swollen.

Question 10

what do i do if my epiglottis has been visible for 5 days. i had a video call with the doctor, but she had no clue what i was talking about?

Accepted Answer

: You do not "treat" normal. Some people can see it easily, some can't.

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A member asked:

I wanted to find out why my epiglottis is suddenly visible. should it be a cause for concern? i am an adult.

A member asked:

I have a visible epiglottis, should i worry? no sore throats, and im an adult

A member asked:

I'm an adult female and just realized my epiglottis is visible at the back of my throat. is this indicative of a shallow pharynx or short esophagus?

A member asked:

Is a visible epiglottis normal in a 16 year old male.

A member asked:

Is epiglottitis rare in 14yr? can they get it if they have bronchitis? if you have epiglottitis is your epiglottis then visible?

A member asked:

Is it normal for adults not to be able to see their epiglottis even when pushing their tongue down forcefully? i can't see mine at all, and is it possible for your epiglottis to go higher up or will it always stay at same height?

A member asked:

My epiglottis is visible and painful near the base of my tongue. i feel a constant pressure like something s stuck even after 2 hours of drinking h2o?

A member asked:

Feels like something has been stuck in my throat for 2 days now. no matter how mush i eat or drink it wont go down. i looked in the mirror today and saw my epiglottis sticking up and it has never been visible before (no its not my uvula?

A member asked:

My epiglottis is visible for the first time. being treated 4 pharlingitis. tonsils not swollen. epiglottis still raised. singer: need same space back?

A member asked:

What do i do if my epiglottis has been visible for 5 days. i had a video call with the doctor, but she had no clue what i was talking about?

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