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What Causes A Dark Area Under The Tongue?

I just discovered a dark area--about the size of a pea but not symetrical--on the underside of my tongue near the tip--a bit transluscent at the edges but darker near the center on the same side just a bit further back, there is what looks like an inflamed capillary--slightly swollen red area. Neither hurts...what could this be?
Mon, 13 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I have gone through your complaints and it seems to be a venous lake which is dilatation of the venules present there.
You can keep it under observation and if it increases consult a doctor.

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Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes A Dark Area Under The Tongue?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I have gone through your complaints and it seems to be a venous lake which is dilatation of the venules present there. You can keep it under observation and if it increases consult a doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.