Question 1

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 2

why would the veins under my tongue be dark in colour?

Accepted Answer

Common: This is common and most likely normal.  There is a large number of superficial veins just below the under surface of the tongue.  This is the reason that medications can be absorbed into the blood stream by placement medications "under the tongue".  The overlying skin of the base of the tongue is very thin.  Thus, veins may look prominent and dark in color.

Question 3

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!

Question 4

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 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

found dark purple mark back side tongue looks like veins and hurts ?

Accepted Answer

Physical exam: You need to have this area examined in person by your physician.  A painful tongue lesion has many etiologies.  Sometimes a biopsy (small piece) needs to be removed and examined under a microscope for a proper diagnosis.

Question 7

the area below tongue area is getting whitish and some veins have diff. colour. painless bumps also present. do these mean anything?

Accepted Answer

Normal, no problems: Some of these shapes and appearances that you have described are a part of normal anatomy. However, if you are concerned it is always good to check with your dentist.

Question 8

whats the dark purple veins on your tongue ?

Accepted Answer

Vein under tongue: They are just that-veins! sometimes they may become darker if the flow of blood is dimished-like vericose veins in the legs.

Question 9

dark red veins under your tongue indicates what?

Accepted Answer

Sublingual veins : .. Are very large and provide a convenient area to get meds such as nitroglycerine into your system quickly. Many people have visually striking veins here.

Question 10

my tongue is swollen and i have veins engorged underneath. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

May be normal anatom: Large veins are not uncommon under the tongue. To check out your veins requires someone with experience to look at you--usually a dentist.

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

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Why would the veins under my tongue be dark in colour?

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

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

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

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Found dark purple mark back side tongue looks like veins and hurts ?

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The area below tongue area is getting whitish and some veins have diff. colour. painless bumps also present. do these mean anything?

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Whats the dark purple veins on your tongue ?

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Dark red veins under your tongue indicates what?

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My tongue is swollen and i have veins engorged underneath. is it normal?

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