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What Causes Protruding Veins In The Lower Gums?

One of my glands under my left chin suddenly swell up after I drank some ice water the other night. This is day 2 the swelling under my left chin has not subsided. I am on disability for prior injuries on my left side its called Cervicalgia along with 3 herniated bulging discs , impingements on my spine etc . Why are little tiny veins bulging through my bottom gums in my mouth where the swelling from the gland under my left chin is located? A few weeks ago I had a top back tooth extracted and was given antibiotics. Everything was going well so I don't believe its that, however I could be wrong. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. What is happening?
Mon, 9 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

There is a possibility that there is swelling in the salivary gland under the chin leading to swelling under the chin.
Also the protruded veins are due to stretching of the mucosa due to swelling.
So my suggestion is to consult an oral physician and get evaluated.
A clinical examination and an x ray can be done for confirmation.
For now do cool compresses over the swelling.
Also chew sugar free chewing gum.
Drink plenty of water

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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What Causes Protruding Veins In The Lower Gums?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There is a possibility that there is swelling in the salivary gland under the chin leading to swelling under the chin. Also the protruded veins are due to stretching of the mucosa due to swelling. So my suggestion is to consult an oral physician and get evaluated. A clinical examination and an x ray can be done for confirmation. For now do cool compresses over the swelling. Also chew sugar free chewing gum. Drink plenty of water Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora