Question 1

Stop bleeding tongue. on blood thinners?

Accepted Answer

See your doc or nurse that manages your blood thinners.  A tongue will stop bleeding on its own usually.  Your blood may be too thin and can be dangerous.  
A tea bag can help, as well as direct pressure with gauze, but i can't stress enough to see your doc.

Question 2

How to stop a bleeding tongue.

Accepted Answer

Use a sterile gauze or a tea bag applied to the site with pressure for 30 minutes.

Question 3

How do you stop a tongue bleeding? if it has stopped bleeding for five hours? unfortunately took an aspirin. thanks

Accepted Answer

After trying direct pressure there are some home remedies like ice with pressure.  Also a tea bag may help.  If it continues there are commercial products that may be available at the chemist that you may be able to obtain.  Short of that it is a doctors visit. Good luck.

Question 4

I bit my tongue really hard on accident and now it won't stop bleeding and i don't know what to do?

Accepted Answer

Use some gauze to get some traction and really apply continuous pressure to the wound with your fingers. Try to hold as long as you can, 20-30 min,  with a minimum of checking. The tongue is rich in blood vessels and can bleed quite a bit. It should stop with pressure. Repair of tongue lacerations is controversial, and limited to very large, deep cuts. If it does not stop, then seek evaluation.

Question 5

I woke up with my tongue split down the middle and bleeding for no apparent reason, what would cause this? how should i stop the bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Tongue rings can do this - they are dangerous in many ways.  If it is not a tongue ring, then this is not normal, have a dentist take a look at it.

Question 6

I'm on blood thinners, i bit my tongue and it won't stop bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Take a tea bag, wet it and use it to apply pressure for 15-30 minutes (or dry sterile gauze pad) on the bleeding site. If it is still a problem you will need to see your dentist (and possibly your physician to check your BP and clotting time).

Question 7

A piece of glass cut the middle of my tongue while eating food. what else should i do? i used ice to stop the bleeding. do i need a dr. or rx?

Accepted Answer

Superficial cuts to the tongue generally heal quickly, with no intervention required. You can rinse mouth with water after eating to loosen debris. One risk of glass injury is a shard of glass remaining in the wound. This can be identified with XRAY, however the tongue is highly sensitive and I suspect you would notice it. Given bleeding has stopped, no further action required.  See Dr if problem.

Question 8

My6 years old  boy is bleeding in the mouth under the tung, non stop from yesterday. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

He could have a mouth injury or ulcer causing bleeding but both should stop fairly quickly in less than 5 minutes.  You need to see his pediatrician or go to er if bleeding is active.  If tiny streaks of blood in saliva, try letting him suck on popsicle to stop the bleeding.  ? Any bleeding disorders in the family?

Question 9

What can be done to stop bleeding in your mouth?

Accepted Answer

Most commonly bleeding comes from infected gums.  How long has it been since your last cleaning?  What medications do you take?  It is  possible you should have a cleaning under the gums but your teeth are being cleaned only above the gums.  Brush teeth, gums, tongue.  Floss, rinse with diluted salt water.  Get a cleaning.

Question 10

I have a blaster in my mouth and is bleeding i put pressure on it and it stop?

Accepted Answer

Location? How long do you have it? Condition of your teeth? Condition of your gums? As you can see, this needs to be evaluated in person, not over the internet. Please give a local dentist a call for an appointment.

Stop bleeding tongue