Congenital Conditions
Cleft uvula
Moderate
ICD-10: Q35 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: कंठद्वार फटना · தமிழ்: அண்ணக்கம்பு பிளவு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಅಂಗುಲಂಗಡ ಬಿರುಕು · తెలుగు: గొంతు పాలి చీలిక · বাংলা: আলাজিভ ফাটা · मराठी: कावळी फुटणे · ગુજરાતી: કાવળી ફાટવી
About this condition
Cleft uvula is a birth defect where the small, hanging tissue at the back of the throat is split or divided into two parts. This condition can be isolated or occur with other palate problems, sometimes causing nasal-sounding speech or food coming up into the nose. Many mild cases require no treatment, while others may need speech therapy or surgical repair.
Common symptoms
split uvula
visible cleft in mouth
nasal regurgitation
speech difficulties
feeding problems in infants
frequent ear infections
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks after birth or diagnosis
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | कंठद्वार फटना · तालु की लटकन का फटना · मुंह के पिछले हिस्से में फांक · कंठ में विभाजन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | அண்ணக்கம்பு பிளவு · வாயின் பின் பிளவு · தொண்டைக் குழம்பு பிளவு · அண்ணக்கம்பு வெடிப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಅಂಗುಲಂಗಡ ಬಿರುಕು · ಗಂಟಲು ಸೀಳು · ಬಾಯಿಯ ಹಿಂಭಾಗ ಸೀಳು · ಯುವುಲಾ ಬಿರುಕು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | గొంతు పాలి చీలిక · నోటి వెనుక చీలిక · యువులా చీలిక · గొంతులో విభజన |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | আলাজিভ ফাটা · মুখের পেছনে ফাটল · গলবিলের ফাটা · ইউভুলা ফাটল |
| Marathi (मराठी) | कावळी फुटणे · तोंडाच्या मागील भागात विभाजन · घशाचा लटकणारा भाग फाटणे · युव्हुला फाटणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | કાવળી ફાટવી · મોંના પાછળના ભાગમાં ફાટ · ગળાના લટકતા ભાગની ફાટ · યુવુલા ફાટવું |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Cleft uvula?
split uvula, visible cleft in mouth, nasal regurgitation, speech difficulties, feeding problems in infants, frequent ear infections.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks after birth or diagnosis
Is Cleft uvula common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Cleft uvula?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1-2 weeks after birth or diagnosis.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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