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What Causes Dark Blue Vein At The Corner Of Mouth?

i have noticed a very dark blue vein at the corner of my daughters mouth running down the side of her chin to fer neck, it is in a c shape and could almost be mistaken as a bruise, she is 10 yrs old and was born with a dark vein on the bridge of her nose which has now faded .
Fri, 16 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. Symptoms you mention in query is pointing towards a condition known as linea alba ,which is a horizontal bulging line on cheek to the at the corner of mouth .It usual occur due to cheek bite or irritation due to any dental appliance or sharp edges of teeth ,which become red due to fresh injury. Usually the don't require any treatment and go away by there own .What you can do is visit a dentist to get your bite correct. Doctor may also grind sharp edges of teeth and correct appliance if you have. Do warm saline gargles. If condition doesn't get better consult dentist/oral pathologist for proper examination and to rule out condition like hemangioma or varices

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Dark Blue Vein At The Corner Of Mouth?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Symptoms you mention in query is pointing towards a condition known as linea alba ,which is a horizontal bulging line on cheek to the at the corner of mouth .It usual occur due to cheek bite or irritation due to any dental appliance or sharp edges of teeth ,which become red due to fresh injury. Usually the don t require any treatment and go away by there own .What you can do is visit a dentist to get your bite correct. Doctor may also grind sharp edges of teeth and correct appliance if you have. Do warm saline gargles. If condition doesn t get better consult dentist/oral pathologist for proper examination and to rule out condition like hemangioma or varices Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari