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What Causes Constant Pain Under The Tongue?

Hi, I have a constant pain under the left side of my tongue, specifically under my tongue on the vein. I looked at it and poked around and saw that the vein had been cut. I usually keep up with good dental hygiene. I am wondering if I need to see a doctor for this or will it eventually heal on its own with salt water rinses to prevent infection?
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presumably the vein isn't bleeding profusely. The veins under the tongue can look odd and not be cut, or abnormal. the most common cause of pain under the tongue is a blocked salivary gland. treatable with stimulating the gland and keeping hydrated. Lemon water or lemon lozenges are the usual method used.
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What Causes Constant Pain Under The Tongue?

presumably the vein isn t bleeding profusely. The veins under the tongue can look odd and not be cut, or abnormal. the most common cause of pain under the tongue is a blocked salivary gland. treatable with stimulating the gland and keeping hydrated. Lemon water or lemon lozenges are the usual method used.