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I have a sharp pain coming from the bottom right side of my tongue down near to my throat for couple days ( dark purple vein/ vessel under tongue )?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

See ENT doc: Hard to say from information provided. Best bet is to see ENT doc if symptoms persist beyond another few days, or sooner if symptoms worsen.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 11/30/2015

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A member asked:

I have a sharp pain coming from the bottom right side of my tongue down near to my throat for couple days ( dark purple vein/ vessel under tongue )?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Minich agreed

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