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 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
Introduction A swelling of the palate can have different causes. The swelling is first noticed by the affected person by the fact that he or she feels an unaccustomed sensation in the area of the otherwise very sensitive palate. A furry feeling is also often described. In the case of palatal swelling, the palate also … Swelling on the palate
Therapy If a swelling of the palate occurs, the cause must first be sought. A swelling after surgery or after pulling a tooth must be treated differently than after taking an antibiotic tablet or an insect bite. Often the palate swells completely after a short period of time (e.g. after 1-2 days), making further treatment … Therapy | Swelling on the palate
Duration The duration of a swelling on the palate depends on the trigger. If the palate swells up due to a mechanical injury or irritation, it usually takes a few days for the wound to heal and the swelling to disappear. Viral and bacterial inflammation may also cause swelling of the palate. The duration of … Duration | Swelling on the palate
Associated symptoms The uvula is located in the middle of the soft palate. In the case of sore throats, this uvula is often swollen. In addition to viral infections, an allergic reaction or irritation of the uvula mucosa (e.g. burning from a hot drink or soup) can also lead to swelling of the uvula. Other … Associated symptoms | Swelling on the palate
Introduction A burning sensation in the palate can be a symptom of various causes. Often there is a clear trigger for the sensation, such as a slight burn from eating too hot food. But also slower, i.e. not acute or suddenly occurring processes can cause a burning sensation on the palate. For example, an inflammation … Burning palate
Associated symptoms The swelling of the burning spot on the palate can occur due to the irritation, burning or inflammation at this site. The basic mechanism leading to swelling is related to certain messenger substances: These messenger substances are released in case of injuries and inflammations, but also in case of allergies. They increase the … Associated symptoms | Burning palate
Treatment In most cases, a burning palate does not require treatment, as the sensation should disappear after a few days. A mucous membrane irritated by a cold, burn or allergy needs time to heal. During this time it can help the body to heal and regenerate. Homeopathic or household remedies can be used for this … Treatment | Burning palate