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Whats the dark purple veins on your tongue ?

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Dr. SHERYL POMERANCE answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Vein under tongue: They are just that-veins! sometimes they may become darker if the flow of blood is dimished-like vericose veins in the legs.

Dr Tylor agreed

Answered 9/1/2019

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A member asked:

Whats the dark purple veins on your tongue ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. SHERYL POMERANCE answered

Dr Tylor agreed

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