Question 1

what causes blue or purple spots on iside of lips of mouth?

Accepted Answer

Cheek bite for one: One cause can be a cheek bite that caused bleeding below the tissue, but not enough of a bite to cause a laceration or tear so that the blood leaked out into your mouth.  Another reason could be a blue nevus.  You should see a dentist to have the spots evaluated and then see if any treatment is needed.

Question 2

what causes pink spots on the roof of your mouth with purple discoloration?

Accepted Answer

Several posibilities: Get somebody professional (dentist, doctor) to look at these and give you their impression.  Must be seen to be diagnosed.

Question 3

i have these deep purple veins in my mouth upper cheek on the left side and two red spots what can i do to calm the pain or what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See Your Dentist: If you are having pain in your cheek or mouth, and are uncertain of the cause, you should see your dentist for evaluation and treatment as indicated.  It is difficult to provide you with a more definitive recommendation without more information or visualization of the affected area(s).

Question 4

i have swollen lymphatic tissue in the back of my throat and red spots with ulcers on mouth roof for 1-2 yrs and lately got purple veins in back throat also yellowish swollen spot on my tonsil like a cyst, shall i worry ?doctor couldnt do anything.?

Accepted Answer

: With those chronic findings your doctor should come up with a diagnosis even specific treatment is not indicated. If your doctor is not an ENT doctor then you should be referred to see one for a correct diagnosis. Good luck.

Question 5

i have a small purple/red spot under my tongue at the base of my mouth. it's at the end of the lingual frenulum.  is this a blood vessel or cancer?

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Vein ?: It's most likely a vein but it could be other things as well so it would need a one on one clinical evaluation to confirm that.

Question 6

protected sex 4wk ago.had bump on roof of mouth for 1 day.1 small purple spot on toe.dull testicle ache.temp 99.2.no fever/real rash.likely hiv or no?

Accepted Answer

See PCP: Most likely no, but if in doubt, see physician to have HIV test.

Question 7

why do i have purple spots on my tongue?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: May be an irritated taste bud, may be an irritation, either way this should be evaluated by a dentist and then possibly an oral surgeon if the dentist cannot determine why it is there.

Question 8

my daughter had pointed out these reddish purple spots on the back of my head that were never there before. not itchy or raised up. ?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: It may be a contact dermatitis, if it spreads or is associated with other symptoms, medication may be needed.  In the meantime, wash the area with a hypoallergenic soap such as Dove.

Question 9

i was dx w/ herpangina. my question is 2 fold.ive had herpangina 10 years ago (i'm 47yo) can i get it again? & purple/blk spots next to uvula normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: you can get it again. The Herpes virus can/may cause a recurrence if/when your stressed and immune system is being overworked. The spots should resolve on their own as the infection is cleared.

Question 10

hi i have been noticing purple enlarged viens from under my tongue white patches on my cheeks and white spots around my lps suchs as in the inner con?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: What you described does not seem to be a cause for concern. Next time you visit your dentist, ask him/her to look at the issues that you wrote about.
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What causes blue or purple spots on iside of lips of mouth?

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What causes pink spots on the roof of your mouth with purple discoloration?

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I have these deep purple veins in my mouth upper cheek on the left side and two red spots what can i do to calm the pain or what should i do?

A member asked:

I have swollen lymphatic tissue in the back of my throat and red spots with ulcers on mouth roof for 1-2 yrs and lately got purple veins in back throat also yellowish swollen spot on my tonsil like a cyst, shall i worry ?doctor couldnt do anything.?

A member asked:

I have a small purple/red spot under my tongue at the base of my mouth. it's at the end of the lingual frenulum. is this a blood vessel or cancer?

A member asked:

Protected sex 4wk ago.had bump on roof of mouth for 1 day.1 small purple spot on toe.dull testicle ache.temp 99.2.no fever/real rash.likely hiv or no?

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Why do i have purple spots on my tongue?

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My daughter had pointed out these reddish purple spots on the back of my head that were never there before. not itchy or raised up. ?

A member asked:

I was dx w/ herpangina. my question is 2 fold.ive had herpangina 10 years ago (i'm 47yo) can i get it again? & purple/blk spots next to uvula normal?

A member asked:

Hi i have been noticing purple enlarged viens from under my tongue white patches on my cheeks and white spots around my lps suchs as in the inner con?

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