The relationship between sublingual varices and hypertension

Abstract

Introduction: Sublingual varices (SV) are dilatations of tortuous veins. This varicose is the most common form of varicose in the mouth. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between sublingual varices with high blood pressure. Materials and methods In this descriptive-analytic study, 500 patients referred to the department of oral medicine of the Tabriz dental school, were studied. Patients were divided into two groups, with a Sublingual varices and without sublingual varices. Oral varicose detection was performed by two oral medicine specialists. The blood pressure of all patients was measured in calm and sitting conditions. Also, age and sex of patients were recorded. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 24 software and t-test, Chi-square and logistic regression tests. P-values less than 0.05 were considered to be statistically significant. Results 46.4% of patients were male and 53.6% were female. The mean age of patients was 42.74 ± 12.23 years. The prevalence of sublingual varices was 21.8%. The mean blood pressure in patients with sublingual varices was (139.68 ± 19.01) and patients without varicose was (118.9 ± 13.78). The results of regression analysis showed that gender and age group did not have a significant effect on the incidence of sublingual varices. However, smoking and blood pressure levels have a significant effect on the incidence of sublingual varices. Conclusion Blood pressure and cigarette use were predictive factors in the incidence of sublingual varices