Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Been biting the inside of my cheek since august when i was in hospital for hypoxia as well recentlyhaving myasthenia gravis noticed a small purple vein this morning inside my cheek where i've been biting as well as jaw stiffness and occasional pain?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Consult dentist: If you are biting your cheek on purpose you may need behavioral treatment. If it is due to lax mucosa your dentist may be able to remove excess tissue getting caught in the teeth. Wish you good health!
Answered 12/23/2020
17 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My jaw feels like it's hanging on a thread. Wisdom tooth, no hole or infection i keep biting my cheek on accident. Is their anything i can do?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Something has been biting me for over 3 years now my face head neck entire body hav been treated for bedbugs and scabies no change?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Lower molar tooth hurts when biting down. Had root canal several years ago have filling. No crown. No sensitivity to head or cold. Thought?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Dull pain in eyebrow, cheeks, sometimes around eyes, head. Could it be tmj? I have a history of biting into teeth specially when lifting. How to heal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hiya! I got my braces off & Im really happy with my bite,my teeth all fit together when I bite down,but as I slowly tilt my head backwards while still biting,I can see little gaps where the teeth should be touching, they dont fit all the way.issue?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Hi have a lump on my head behind my ear and also a purple area higher up with a swollen vein running through it ?
Circle purple vein under skin on uncut penis head. 4 normal veins flow into it, bulges a little and more when erect, no pain, maybe 1/4 size of penny?
Inflammed white vein from foreskin to head of penis. Bluish purple prominent veins along the foreskin connecting to urethra. Caused by trauma. When I press down on vein I feel discomfort. Is this permanent and will diosmin topical cure the disease?
Impacted vertical Wisdom teeth extraction. 3 weeks later, No dry sockets. numbness in jaw and chin. When can I expect the pain and numbness to subside? Tried of biting my lip and cheek.
I bleached my hair last night and my scalp was biting so bad that I had to wash it out. Now I have 2 small scales should I be worried? Hey head itches
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
