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Purple spots on tongue

2025-10-20 12:02:15
Dear Dr, There are three purple spots on my father tongue and also tongue color purple at bottom side from 2 weeks ..sometimes it feels rough on these spots... Please suggest what to do and is any serious issue?
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Hi, I am Dr. Atul Kumar Nimawat MS ENT Purple spots on the tongue may be due to dilated veins, minor trauma, or irritation — usually harmless, but if lasting more than two weeks or feeling rough, an ENT or oral surgeon should examine them.

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Nothing to be worried about. If teeth are sharp near it then get them rounded off

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It could be related to minor trauma or irritation. Nothing to worry about.

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