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I sometimes get a tiny bump on/ beside my uvula.its small and clear it seems to form after i eat it and eventually goes away. what could cause this?
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Mucosal cyst: The bump next to your uvula may represent a simple mucus retention cyst. This can happen after chronic irritation to the lining occurs. In many instances these resolve spontaneously. If it persists or enlarges, see an ENT doctor.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Salivary Gland: We have hundreds of tiny salivary glands thru out our mouths. Some times the duct from one of these gland gets blocked and the saliva backs up and forms a tiny, clear bubble. After a while the bubble pops and it goes away. When you eat you make more saliva so that's why it comes back. This is a variation of normal and not a problem. Eventually it should just go away on its own.
Answered 9/13/2013
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