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How Can I Reattach Small Veins Of My Tongue Which Is Loose?

one of the small veins on the underside of my tongue has come loose and is hanging. it is bothering me, slightly swollen, and the thread is hanging and gets stretched when I chew cause it gets caught in my teeth. What is this, what can I do about it, what should I do about it. I went to a walk in clinic, and the Doctor said he had enver seen anything like this, and to leave it alone, cause maybe it will heal itself. Not an acceptable answer. Ice seems to help. Will it reattach itself?

posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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hello thanks for the consult at hcm..veins on the undersurface is called varicose veins;since it is bothering u too much..it should be evaluated by a vein specialist or phlebologist, interventional radiologist or a vascular surgeon. A *superficial* venous ultrasound and then potentially a venogram are indicated. A CT or MR venogram are also reasonable.usually varicose vein r found in legs bcz of long standing ad gravity,,once u take a consult with the above mentioned specialist, they will take a call how to treat them..hope it helps,,tc
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How Can I Reattach Small Veins Of My Tongue Which Is Loose?

hello thanks for the consult at hcm..veins on the undersurface is called varicose veins;since it is bothering u too much..it should be evaluated by a vein specialist or phlebologist, interventional radiologist or a vascular surgeon. A *superficial* venous ultrasound and then potentially a venogram are indicated. A CT or MR venogram are also reasonable.usually varicose vein r found in legs bcz of long standing ad gravity,,once u take a consult with the above mentioned specialist, they will take a call how to treat them..hope it helps,,tc