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What Causes A Purple Red Spot Under The Tongue?

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 2016
Question: I have a spot under my tongue that is about half the size of a pencil eraser. It is dark red and almost purple, I just noticed it today and wondered what it may be and wondered what the early signs of cancer under the tongue may look like
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Can be due to multiple reasons, needs more details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain a purple red spot under the tongue need not to be necessarily cancer sign and can be due to few common causes like broken blood vessel, hematoma etc..

I would like to know a few more details so that I can guide you better..
1.Is the spot painful?
2.Is it flat and appears like discoloration only or is in the form of lump?
3.Do you remember eating something very hard recently or having any traumatic injury to the area where the spot is present?
4.If possible please upload a clear image of the spot.

Please revert back with answers..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes A Purple Red Spot Under The Tongue?

Brief Answer: Can be due to multiple reasons, needs more details.. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain a purple red spot under the tongue need not to be necessarily cancer sign and can be due to few common causes like broken blood vessel, hematoma etc.. I would like to know a few more details so that I can guide you better.. 1.Is the spot painful? 2.Is it flat and appears like discoloration only or is in the form of lump? 3.Do you remember eating something very hard recently or having any traumatic injury to the area where the spot is present? 4.If possible please upload a clear image of the spot. Please revert back with answers.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.