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White patches come and go on my uvula for 6 months now. sometimes with slight irritation. initially was with severe throat pain. what can it be?
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? candidiasis: Over growth of Candida- thrush due to several causes- antibiotics,steroids, other immuno suppressive trigers Try & find the cause. Local treatment- Gargle with diluted Tea-tree oil 4-6 times daily. Change your diet- Near NO carbohydrate diet,lot of proteins, 2-3 L of water daily. You have to see a doctor to get prescription for anti fungal medications. Western medicine is skeptical of candidias
Answered 8/16/2014
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Uvula: Many causes. Sometimes its dehydration, minor salivary gland inflammation, trauma ( hot or spicy foods) or uncommon things like autoimmune problems. See your doctor for a good check up with blood work. Try to see and ENT when you have the patches
Answered 8/16/2014
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