HomeAnswersDentistryhyperkeratosis

What are the whitish purple lines under my tongue?

This Premium Q&A, reviewed and published, features a real conversation between an iCliniq user and a physician.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I was looking at an almost healed canker sore under my tongue and noticed the following whitish purple lines. Are they cause for concern?
Answered by Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray is a passionate Dentist specializing in Oral Medicine and Radiology, with expertise in diagnosing and managing complex oral diseases, jaw disorders, and oral lesions. He is skilled in advanced imaging techniques and non-surgical treatments for oral health issues. Dr. Parray is committed to delivering accurate diagnoses and personalized care, ensuring early detection, effective treatment, and long-term oral wellness for his patients.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your question and picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can understand your concern. No, there is nothing to be worried, it is a normal junction between the tongue and floor of the mouth. In your case, it seems it is a little bit hyperkeratinized may be because of some stress. With age, this line gets some pigmentation and becomes appreciable but there is nothing to worry. Please answer the following:

If you are a smoker or taking any other sort of tobacco? Also, if there is any hard swelling below your chin or jaw? Take multivitamins once daily for a month.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I am not a smoker. Do take a multivitamin but not every day. Three is no hard swelling but have had issues with teeth grinding although better in recent years.

Answered by Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray is a passionate Dentist specializing in Oral Medicine and Radiology, with expertise in diagnosing and managing complex oral diseases, jaw disorders, and oral lesions. He is skilled in advanced imaging techniques and non-surgical treatments for oral health issues. Dr. Parray is committed to delivering accurate diagnoses and personalized care, ensuring early detection, effective treatment, and long-term oral wellness for his patients.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

No, nothing to worry. These are normal striations. As I earlier said, take multivitamins for a month once daily and avoid too much citrus fruits and hot meals for a month.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At September 24, 2018
Reviewed At September 27, 2018

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray is a passionate Dentist specializing in Oral Medicine and Radiology, with expertise in diagnosing and managing complex oral diseases, jaw disorders, and oral lesions. He is skilled in advanced imaging techniques and non-surgical treatments for oral health issues. Dr. Parray is committed to delivering accurate diagnoses and personalized care, ensuring early detection, effective treatment, and long-term oral wellness for his patients.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray
Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray

Dentistry

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Muzaffer Hussain Parray is a passionate Dentist specializing in Oral Medicine and Radiology, with expertise in diagnosing and managing complex oral diseases, jaw disorders, and oral lesions. He is skilled in advanced imaging techniques and non-surgical treatments for oral health issues. Dr. Parray is committed to delivering accurate diagnoses and personalized care, ensuring early detection, effective treatment, and long-term oral wellness for his patients.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Consult other doctors in the same speciality
Listen to related tracks in our music library

Related Questions

What can I do for canker sores that do not go away for two weeks?

Onychomycosis - Fungal Infection of Nails, Its Patterns and Treatment

What can I do to heal a canker sore on my lip?

I have a spot on my tongue. Is it something serious?

I had unprotected sex and got ulcer in scrotum and mouth. Will it be herpes?

I have a swollen lymph node due to canker sore. Is it normal?

Comprehensive Second Opinion

Read answers about:

hyperkeratosis

Ask your health query to a doctor online

Dentistry

*guaranteed answer within 4 hours

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.