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What Causes Discoloration And Swelling Of Vein Under Tongue?

Do you happen to know anything about pulsating veins under the tongue? After I bit my tongue quite hard a couple days ago, I started feeling some pain on the underside of my tongue. I investigated in the mirror and found that I had a swollen vein, that was a black-ish color. Do you happen to know how long it might take for it to heal? It s not too unbearable most of the time, but now it hurts a bit when I talk and especially when I eat.
Fri, 12 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . Tongue bite is very common type of injury . It results in cut , swelling ,bleeding or bruising . In your case the injury is little deep that is the reason swelling and bruising of tongue occur .

Usually deep injury takes 5-7 days to heal .

I would suggest you to give your tongue ice pack 2-3 times a day to reduce chance of bleeding and reduce swelling , do hydrogen peroxide (3%) rinses mix with equal amount of water , also do antiseptic mouth wash ( listrine ) rinses twice a day and apply gel containing lignocaine for pain and discomfort.

If symptoms doesn't get better in 5-7 days or get worse consult oral surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may clean it with betadine , prescribe antibiotics and give stitches on wound to make it heal properly .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Discoloration And Swelling Of Vein Under Tongue?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . Tongue bite is very common type of injury . It results in cut , swelling ,bleeding or bruising . In your case the injury is little deep that is the reason swelling and bruising of tongue occur . Usually deep injury takes 5-7 days to heal . I would suggest you to give your tongue ice pack 2-3 times a day to reduce chance of bleeding and reduce swelling , do hydrogen peroxide (3%) rinses mix with equal amount of water , also do antiseptic mouth wash ( listrine ) rinses twice a day and apply gel containing lignocaine for pain and discomfort. If symptoms doesn t get better in 5-7 days or get worse consult oral surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may clean it with betadine , prescribe antibiotics and give stitches on wound to make it heal properly . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari