Question 1

why do i have really dark/ black veins under my tongue?

Accepted Answer

: Dark, sublingual veins are perfectly normal. They can be quite close to the surface.

Question 2

i'm 27, my tongue is pierced. once in a while the left side of the bottem ball hurts. i now have noticed black veins under my tongue. normal?

Accepted Answer

Trauma or.....: Trauma or infection are most common causes of soreness.  Please see a Dentist.  Trauma means tissue damage.  Infection can spread.  Please see a Dentist.  Dark veins under tongue probably normal (sub-lingual veins).  See a Dentist to make sure.  Know that the balls can cause traumatic injury and recession to gums/bone.  Balls can also fracture teeth.  Tongue piercing just isn't healthy or smart.

Question 3

why are there dark-ish / black-ish veins under my tongue and is it serious? because looking it up saying it could be a vascular disease so.. i just want to know if its serious or not because i never really noticed it before..?

Accepted Answer

: This is the color of normal veins against the backdrop of the pink tongue underside. Don't overthink it. If really concerned discuss it with your doctor at your next encounter.

Question 4

my husband noticed that his tongue looks like black veins underneath. is this normal? he has no pain

Accepted Answer

Veins under tongue: It is normal to have darkened looking veins under the tongue.  Veins are carrying blood without oxygen, which gives the dark color.  However it is always best to have an examination to ensure that no other problems in the mouth exist.  Take care.

Question 5

why are there black veins on the far back sides of my tongue?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Normal- actually- very dark blue may appear black.

Question 6

what cause the redness under your tongue and black veins, also the fatness on the side of your tongue ?

Accepted Answer

Veins : Red vessels are arteries full of oxygen. Darker vessels are usually blue/purple veins. They are a different color due to their lack of oxygen. You can see them under your tongue because the mucosa layer covering them is very thin there. The tongue is a muscle, so pretty much anything regarding its natural size and shape is muscular in nature.

Question 7

black spot on right side of tongue ? diagnosed with papillae , veins darker

Accepted Answer

Need to see: Requires examination. All depends on exactly where it is , the size, the symptoms, signs, and response to examination . See your Dentist. If need second opinion, see the Oral Surgeon. It is your mouth and you certainly want to have it healthy. Good Luck.

Question 8

the right side of my tongue and underneath it, is swollen.underneath my tongue on the right side the veins are, really black and purple.on top its red?

Accepted Answer

See doctor today: This could be an infection that needs antibiotics. Please see a doctor today. If you can not get in to see your regular doctor then go to an urgent care  for evaluation.

Question 9

im a male 22 years old with black raised veins on the back bottom left side of my tongue. i've been using dipping tobacco for six years and i have some yellowing on the top of my tongue?

Accepted Answer

Act now: See a dentist or an ENT surgeon ASAP.  It may be a sign of changes that lead to oral cancer.  If not caught and treated early, oral cancer is a disaster.

Question 10

popped vein in tongue will heal? how long will it take?

Accepted Answer

Emergency! : See a dentist, an oral surgeon, or go to the emergency room immediately.  The blood vessels, arteries and veins, in the tongue when perforated or rupture cause a hemorrhage where you can loose a lot of blood in a very short time - this can threaten your life! seek help immediately!

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Why do i have really dark/ black veins under my tongue?

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I'm 27, my tongue is pierced. once in a while the left side of the bottem ball hurts. i now have noticed black veins under my tongue. normal?

A member asked:

Why are there dark-ish / black-ish veins under my tongue and is it serious? because looking it up saying it could be a vascular disease so.. i just want to know if its serious or not because i never really noticed it before..?

A member asked:

My husband noticed that his tongue looks like black veins underneath. is this normal? he has no pain

A member asked:

Why are there black veins on the far back sides of my tongue?

A member asked:

What cause the redness under your tongue and black veins, also the fatness on the side of your tongue ?

A member asked:

Black spot on right side of tongue ? diagnosed with papillae , veins darker

A member asked:

The right side of my tongue and underneath it, is swollen.underneath my tongue on the right side the veins are, really black and purple.on top its red?

A member asked:

Im a male 22 years old with black raised veins on the back bottom left side of my tongue. i've been using dipping tobacco for six years and i have some yellowing on the top of my tongue?

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Popped vein in tongue will heal? how long will it take?

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