What Does Purple Bruising Under The Tongue Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 17 May 2017

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Question : I have a deeply bruised left portion of my tongue as well as purple bruising under the tongue. What can this mean? I did suck on a large and rough honey candy last night.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rohit S Menon (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It can be caused due to trauma while sucking the candy

Detailed Answer:
Hello
First of all thank you for approaching healthcare magic for your query. I read through your query. I must say that nothing to be worried. It can be inflammation due to the trauma caused during sucking of candy. It will be fine in a week's time. Take lots of water. Do salt water gargle daily as many times as possible. Take citrus fruits like guava orange etc. Besides all these stay cool and calm. Healthy mind and happy face can cure all the problems in life. Hope you are satisfied with my reply. Have a healthy day!!
Dr Rohit S Menon

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