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I've noticed a lot of dark purple veins on the inside of my cheek (inside my mouth) up the top, is this normal?

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Dr. Mohammed Ali answered : 11 years ago

Its is normal those are the blood supply for that part of cheek or the inside mucosa .if u feel irritation or pain or increase in size u can feel by just rolling your tongue on that side then see a dentist for through clinical evaluation hope I have answered your question

Dr. shyam sundar reddy Dornala answered : 11 years ago

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before answering about your question you have to give more details about concern like does that area painful, does the area painful while eating spicy foods, do you have any chewing habits (like tobacco, betel nut and etc), do you have habit of smoking, can you open your mouth widely or do you have limited mouth opening, do you have any sharp edged teeth ( especially molar teeth)?, does that area bleeds?

Dr. PRAVEENA BORRA answered : 11 years ago

Hi,
As long as it's not hurting you, you don't have to worry about it. May it's normal in your mouth, you might be noticing it for the 1st time. some patients do have.

Dr. Tannu Taneja answered : 11 years ago

Yes it seems to be normal if it is symptom less etc...Kindly post the picture for better diagnosis

Dr. Sultan Ali answered : 11 years ago

better support with a pic of it, unless any irritation,burning sensation, or numbness, ITS NORMAL.

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