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What Do Purple Veins In The Mouth Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 23 Jun 2017

Question: I've noticed that the purple veins in the back of my mouth look a little different on one side. Is that normal?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Posterior pharyngeal bands

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
Please send me the pictures of your throat so that I can suggest you better.
Also tell me do you have any symptoms like difficulty in swallowing or pain in throat?
Any further questions are always welcome.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (35 minutes later)

I have a sore throats but I also have GERD/Reflux

No difficulty swallowing

How can I send you pictures?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
most probably Posterior pharyngeal bands

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can simply click the pictures of your throat and upload them here to the reports section.

Thanks and regards

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee