Introduction The palate (palate) forms the roof of the oral cavity and is further divided into a hard and a soft palate. The hard palate consists of a hard bone plate and forms the front part of the oral cavity. The soft palate delimits the oral cavity in the direction of the rachis through the … Swelling of the palate
Symptoms A swelling of the palate is mainly characterized by difficulty in swallowing, since the palate is involved in every swallowing process. So, on the one hand, the chyme is transported into the rear area of the oral cavity by pressing the tongue against the hard palate. And on the other hand, by lifting the … Symptoms | Swelling of the palate
Therapy Depending on the cause, there are various therapy options. A bacterial tonsillitis can be treated well with antibiotics. For viral infections, usually only painkillers and antipyretic drugs help. For sore throats, sore throat tablets can be purchased over the counter from the pharmacy or painkillers such as ibuprofen can help. In case of allergic … Therapy | Swelling of the palate
Diagnostics Diagnostically, the cause of the swelling of the palate must be clarified. For this purpose, the inspection of the throat is especially necessary. The patient is asked to open the mouth wide and say “A” while the doctor pushes the tongue away with a spatula and examines the oral cavity under light. An infection … Diagnostics | Swelling of the palate
Swollen palate and toothache A throbbing, persistent toothache and a swollen palate often indicate an inflammation of the tooth root. Tooth root inflammation is usually caused by caries, which has penetrated to the very core of the tooth, the pulp. The inflammation can also affect the gums and lead to bleeding gums. Therapeutically, a root … Swollen palate and toothache | Swelling of the palate
Introduction Palate pain is a term used to describe various types of pain in the oral cavity. The palate is divided again into a front hard and a rear soft palate. The complaints can be caused by different causes, which are mostly harmless like burns caused by too hot food. Causes The most frequent and … Palatal pain
What to do? Palatal pain is caused by various factors, often harmless or as a result of an infection. In many cases, the discomfort also goes away with the treatment of the cause. Until then, the patient should observe the oral cavity. Particularly strongly swelling mouth mucous membrane, palate or tonsils, should be controlled and … What to do? | Palatal pain
Which doctor should I see? In the case of palate pain, the patient has various options as to which doctor he or she will finally consult. In most cases the way to the dentist is obvious, because palatal pain often originates from teeth or even nerve pain. Dentists have a good overview of the possible … Which doctor should I see? | Palatal pain
Prophylaxis It is not always possible to avoid a sore throat. Especially in the winter months, when many people have a cold, the risk of infection is very high. A healthy lifestyle with sufficient exercise and a healthy diet generally has a protective effect, as the immune system is strengthened in this way. Alcohol and … Prophylaxis | Pharyngitis
One speaks of an inflammation of the throat (pharyngitis) when the mucous membranes of the throat become inflamed. This clinical picture is one of the most common health complaints for which patients consult a doctor. Particularly in the winter months, sore throats often occur in connection with colds. A sore throat can be caused by … Pharyngitis
Transmission Most pathogens are transmitted particularly by droplet or smear infection. Especially in winter, when many people have a cold, cold viruses and bacteria are spread in the air by coughing and sneezing, and hitherto healthy people breathe them in. If the mucous membranes have already been damaged, for example, if they have been dried … Transmission | Pharyngitis
Complications An acute sore throat usually heals without complications. In some cases, however, complications can occur, especially those caused by bacterial infections. Bacterial sore throat, for example, can spread to the larynx and vocal cords, causing an inflammation of the larynx or vocal cords (laryngitis). Diagnosis The diagnosis of a sore throat can usually be … Complications | Pharyngitis
