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Woke up to swollen uvula and the surrounding tissue is swollen and frilly looking. it's hurts and feels dry and raw. what's causing this?
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Infection: This sounds as if you have a pharyngeal infection affecting the uvula and associated tissues. You need to be seen by a doctor and appropriately assessed. Hope you are better soon.
Answered 9/29/2016
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