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What causes a 25 year old males uvula to twitch making me gag? it's a visible twitch that's worse some days than others? scared of als. no other symptoms except left eye twitching. soft palate twitch but rises symmetrically. swollowing not bothered

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Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Uvula: If uvula is elongated and touching tongue base, it can trigger a normal gag reflex. Can be shortened in office procedure. Not ALS.

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/28/2019

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A member asked:

What causes a 25 year old males uvula to twitch making me gag? it's a visible twitch that's worse some days than others? scared of als. no other symptoms except left eye twitching. soft palate twitch but rises symmetrically. swollowing not bothered

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

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