Question 1

why does under my tongue hurts?

Accepted Answer

So many factors..: This is such a broad question with so many possibilities. You want a definitive answer, not a guess... That's why you need to be examined locally by a dentist, oral surgeon, or your physician.

Question 2

the two purple vains under my tongue hurt and there are tiny clear bumps under it.  ?

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Purple veins: It's quite common to have "purple veins" under your tongue. However without personally examining you we can't determine the cause of the pain, the nature of the tiny clear bumps, nor if anything requires treatment. See your local General Dentist or an Oral Surgeon for an evaluation.

Question 3

i started to notice a growth of a white spot and like wings under my tongue. it hurts a bit. the white spot is under my tongue right on the line that?

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Tongue lesion: Needs to be assess in person to get an accurate diagnosis.  There are many causes of tongue lesions such as fungal and viral.  Tobacco users are at an increased risked for oral cancer.

Question 4

why is my bottom retainer causing my gums under my tongue to hurt? feels like the plastic part is pressing to hard under my tongue.

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It may very well be: Is this a new retainer? It may need a tiny adjustment. When the impression was taken, the soft tissues may have been compressed a bit, resulting in a too tight fit. Call your orthodontist for a follow up.

Question 5

i have tiny ulcers on the tip of my tongue and under my tongue that hurt really bad. almost like a burning sensation. what is it?

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Ulcers: This can be due to a virus.  Sometimes it goes away after 10days to 2 weeks, but see your physician  or dentist for evaluation.

Question 6

hi, i got my tongue pierced monday & im worried i might have an infection. there's small red bumps under my tongue that hurt & there's a lump of skin ?

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Tongue piercing: Please see your Dentist or an Oral Surgeon to check for infection, a common and potentially serious complication.  Dentist's don't like tongue piercings for that reason, and because trauma from the fixtures often cause excessive wear to the teeth, fractured teeth, and permanent bone/gum loss on the tongue side of the teeth.

Question 7

i have one inflamed tonsil. and white spots on the tonsil, the roof of my mouth and under my tongue. they hurt really bad. i can't talk or eat, help! ?

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See your doc: You need to be evaluated for infection. You may need antibiotics and additional care to speed your recovery. Until then salt water gargles, anti inflamatories and warm packs may help.  If you are unable to drink enough to stay hydrated, are drooling because you can't swallow your saliva, or have fever or chills seek care immediately.

Question 8

i have a small white bump under my tongue and it hurts to move or stretch the tongue out. i'm not super worried but is it something worse than i think?

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Canker sore: also called aphthous ulcer is the most common oral lesion. Individual ulcers typically last 1-2 weeks. The condition is idiopathic (cause is not known) recurrent aphthous ulcers is usually self-limiting. Try to keep adequate oral hygiene as possible. If concerned, see your dentist for consultation.

Question 9

i have a white spot under my tongue and it hurts. is this a blister?

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Possibly: There are a variety of causes of sores and discoloration of areas of the mouth.  They range from aphthous ulcers to cancer.  See you dentist or primary care doctor.

Question 10

i have a lump under my tongue and it hurts to talk and eat hurts when i move my tongue the lump is right on the thing underneath my tongue. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Lingual frenum: The area or string or skin and muscle that attaches your tongue to the floor of your mouth is called the lingual frenum. This area can be traumatized easily if you do any activity that over uses you tongue. I.e Oral Sex, sucking lollipops, eating rough or salty candy. If this area is giving you problems, doesn't seem to be healing, or you can't recall any reason for this to be sore, see a dentist

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Why does under my tongue hurts?

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The two purple vains under my tongue hurt and there are tiny clear bumps under it. ?

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I started to notice a growth of a white spot and like wings under my tongue. it hurts a bit. the white spot is under my tongue right on the line that?

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Why is my bottom retainer causing my gums under my tongue to hurt? feels like the plastic part is pressing to hard under my tongue.

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I have tiny ulcers on the tip of my tongue and under my tongue that hurt really bad. almost like a burning sensation. what is it?

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Hi, i got my tongue pierced monday & im worried i might have an infection. there's small red bumps under my tongue that hurt & there's a lump of skin ?

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I have one inflamed tonsil. and white spots on the tonsil, the roof of my mouth and under my tongue. they hurt really bad. i can't talk or eat, help! ?

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I have a small white bump under my tongue and it hurts to move or stretch the tongue out. i'm not super worried but is it something worse than i think?

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I have a white spot under my tongue and it hurts. is this a blister?

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I have a lump under my tongue and it hurts to talk and eat hurts when i move my tongue the lump is right on the thing underneath my tongue. what is it?

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