Uvula problem

[BSdetect]

Just went to the dentist for a clean.
He says my uvula is size 4 - huge. Causes swallowing constantly as well as snoring.
Can be reduced by an operation. A bit risky right now of course.
Uvulectomy
Might be causing my sleep problem too.

I want to get the op asap. Swallowing constantly, especially at night, is a drag.

[MLAA]

1. Good luck, when it's safe 🙂

[fleur-de-lisa]

2. I had that procedure done about 15 years ago

because I was told it would help sleeping problems. It didn’t help at all.

[Peregrine Took]

3. Was it always that large or is it swollen?

Some information here - diet can affect it if its swollen.
Good luck.


https://www.buoyhealth.com/learn/swollen-uvula#symptoms

[BSdetect]

4. I take losartin for blood pressure though my BP was never really bad when I started

Its supposed to be helpful in preventing problems from diabetes (mine is under control)

[BSdetect]

5. Looks like Losartin may be the cause of several problems I have

Sleeplessness, uvula, cramps (really frequent at night and painful), perhaps weight gain etc

[blueinredohio]

7. Losartin caused my husbands tongue to swell.

[BSdetect]

8. My dentist often comments on my huge tongue. It gets on the way too many times.

[blueinredohio]

9. Maybe you should try a different b.p. medicine.

[Nitram]

6. You might be suffering from sleep apnea as a result. I'd recommend getting the operation as soon as

it is safe.

[flotsam]

10. Here's the thing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

[BSdetect]

11. Thanks for the link

[flotsam]

12. I had it done

My partner complained about my snoring/scary sleep apnea which I knew nothing about. She said it reduced it. Until I can both sleep and observe myself I have no idea.