Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Blackish Veins Underneath Tongue?
Question: The veins on the underneath of my tongue, are typically a pale color, normal looking .... as I was brushing my teeth now, I lifted my tongue and they are very dark , look almost black and very wide. Don't think this is normal, but would it be something that can wait until I can a dentist appointment next week.
Brief Answer:
inflamation of sublingual salivary gland .
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX .
Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic .
This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query .
Read your query and understand your concern . As far as veins underneath tongue is black and wide is concerned it can be due to inflammation of salivary gland duct opening secondary to salivary gland stones . The other possible causes for inflammation can be bacterial or viral infection or spicy food .
Can you upload image of floor of mouth and tongue that can be more helpful for me to arrive at conclusion. Based on detail provided I will suggest you some selfcare home remedies that you can practice at home -
-Do warm saline rinses 2 to 3 times a day .
-Maintain good oral hygiene .
- Use chlorhexidine mouthwash regularly.
- You can apply anesthetic ointment containing Mugel or Mucopain .
- Drink lots of water . Avoid hot and soicy food . Take soft diet.
- use sugar free lemon drops to increase the flow of saliva .
Awating for image to comment further .
Hope I have answered your quey .
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
inflamation of sublingual salivary gland .
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX .
Thanks for consulting Healthcare magic .
This is Dr. Priyanka Tiwari answering your query .
Read your query and understand your concern . As far as veins underneath tongue is black and wide is concerned it can be due to inflammation of salivary gland duct opening secondary to salivary gland stones . The other possible causes for inflammation can be bacterial or viral infection or spicy food .
Can you upload image of floor of mouth and tongue that can be more helpful for me to arrive at conclusion. Based on detail provided I will suggest you some selfcare home remedies that you can practice at home -
-Do warm saline rinses 2 to 3 times a day .
-Maintain good oral hygiene .
- Use chlorhexidine mouthwash regularly.
- You can apply anesthetic ointment containing Mugel or Mucopain .
- Drink lots of water . Avoid hot and soicy food . Take soft diet.
- use sugar free lemon drops to increase the flow of saliva .
Awating for image to comment further .
Hope I have answered your quey .
If you have further query I will be happy to help.
Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
