Is a blood vessel tumor under the tongue serious?

Generally speaking, the severity of a hemangioma under the tongue depends on specific circumstances. A small hemangioma that causes no discomfort and does not affect eating or speaking is usually not serious. However, larger hemangiomas that cause discomfort or impair function may be more severe. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Small hemangiomas that grow slowly and cause no pain, bleeding, or foreign body sensation are mostly benign vascular proliferations that do not threaten health or interfere with daily life. In such cases, the condition is generally not serious, and active treatment is usually unnecessary—regular observation of changes suffices.

If the hemangioma is large or shows rapid growth, ulceration, bleeding, or pain, it may affect eating, swallowing, or speech, and repeated friction might worsen symptoms. Timely medical evaluation and targeted treatment are required in these cases.

In daily care, avoid consuming food that is too hot or hard to minimize local friction and irritation. Maintain good oral hygiene by rinsing the mouth after meals. Regularly monitor changes in the size and appearance of the hemangioma, avoid frequent touching, and reduce the risk of injury.