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Q: Epiglottis visible ?

asked by: mum2two on May 14th, 2009

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I was playing with my daughter and she was sticking her tounge out, and i noticed something pop up from down her throat which i can only describe as a thick flap of skin (tissue) that is curved...i've been doing some reserch on the internet and the only thing i can come up with that it may be is the epiglottis?? Could it be this? and if so, should i be able to see this? I've been to my doctor and he has booked me another appointment and asked me to try and get a picture of it but my daughter is not interested and wont stick her tounge out anymore. I am worried and it did shock me when i saw it. Any insight or advice would be greatly appriciated.

Kate

Users who thank mum2two for this post: my3sons13

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deteragram

replied on May 14th, 2009

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It sounds like the epiglottis to me, also- a normal part of the throat and nothing to be concerned about. Why don't you use a flashlight and mirror to view your own throat? If what you see is similar to what you noticed in your daughter's mouth, you will know that she is all right.

motherofhighspiritedones

replied on May 15th, 2009

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I can see my own epiglottis too. They look really strange. I have never seen my daughter's epiglottis, but I have seen my son's. The tissue IS curved and it is flaplike. Some people can see their own and show their own, others cannot. I was told by my doctor that it is like some people being able to to curl their tongues, while others cannot. This does not mean it is genetic, its just a "talent". If that makes any sense. But hopefully your doctor can ease your mind. Best of luck.

my3sons13

replied on May 19th, 2009

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epiglottis visible

I just took my son to the Dr to have his throat looked at. I too saw the "thick flap of skin (tissue) that is curved" There it was just popping out at me from the back of his throat. She assured me that this was a normal variation. His left tonsil is slightly swollen too. She felt at this time there is no need for meds. Perhaps gargle with some salt water to clear up any infection. Hope this helps!

mum2two

replied on September 27th, 2009

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Hi everyone and thankyou so much for your replys i know its been ages but i have only just got back online The E.N.T specialist said this was fine and as she get older and starts to talk it should drop down into the throat i had a look to the back of my 4 yr old sons throat and i could just see the top of his so made me feel so much better... again thankyou for your replys Smile

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