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I had vomiting and after that i feel something stuck at the end of my tongue when i saw it was my epiglottis. is it normal to see the epiglottis? though there is no pain etc but it's irritating it feels like something is stuck in there.help plz?

Q: i had vomiting and after that i feel something stuck at the end of my tongue when i saw it was my epiglottis. is it normal to see the epiglottis? though there is no pain etc but it's irritating it feels like something is stuck in there.help plz?

: It is normal to see your epiglottis . Gargle with warm salt water. If. it does not improve see your doctor. Good Luck

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

It is normal to see your epiglottis . Gargle with warm salt water. If. it does not improve see your doctor. Good Luck

Dr Berguido agreed

Answered 8/21/2021

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A member asked:

I had vomiting and after that i feel something stuck at the end of my tongue when i saw it was my epiglottis. is it normal to see the epiglottis? though there is no pain etc but it's irritating it feels like something is stuck in there.help plz?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Berguido agreed

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