Sore throat, otalgia, fever, dehydration, and uvular edema are more common postoperative complaints. Less common complications include atlantoaxial subluxation, mandible condyle fracture ...

One tonsil was so large when it was swollen that it pushed my uvula - the bit that points downwards in the middle of the back of your throat - to one side. For ages, I've had about three courses ...

Strep throat symptoms include a sore throat and a fever, as well as throat swelling, a swollen uvula, or swollen tonsils. Healthcare providers use several tests to diagnose strep throat. It is treated ...

Consider scheduling an appointment if your lymph nodes are swollen or you have a rash with your sore throat. If your sore throat also comes with difficulty breathing, it's important to seek ...

These are not ordinary specimens. The tissues have been swollen 100-fold in volume — akin to inflating a hockey puck to the size of a curling stone. In the process, they become nearly ...

The swelling was bilaterally symmetrical, imparting a characteristic alteration to facial contours (Fig. 1 and 2). The swelling predominated in the region of the posterior third of the gland ...

The changes in his breasts will calm down and any swelling usually reduces when he reaches full sexual maturity, generally after a year or two. Overweight boys often look as though they have ...

Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Fluid buildup in the sinuses can allow ...

In an arteriovenous fistula, the artery and vein connect directly. Without treatment, this can lead to venous swelling and potentially life threatening complications. Hormone changes during ...

A pimple-like bump or sore inside the nose can sometimes be due to nasal vestibulitis or nasal folliculitis. It is a bacterial infection that can develop when hair follicles become infected, for ...