Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I m an SLP and I have a student with a deviated uvula towards the right side. He is also hoarse and I m seeing him for sh, ch and J(judge) sounds. Should I have him investigate further?
Thanks for your query, I have gone through your query. The deviated uvula can occur as a developmental defect or a complication of oral sub mucous fibrosis. It has nothing to do with speech. So consult an oral physician and get his oral cavity completely examined to rule out tongue tie, where the tongue will be partially or completely fused with the floor of the mouth. In this situation patients will have difficulty in pronouncing sh, ch.j sounds. If it is a tongue tie then it can be released with surgery. So you need to consult an oral physician and get it examine completely. I hope my answer will help you, take care.