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There has been bright red blood in my saliva on and off for the past 1 week.
Consulted a doctor and did a chest X-ray, turned out to be normal.
But now there is still blood in my saliva on and off, especially when I woke up.
There blood will only be blood when I spit my saliva and it will be clear after a while.
I am anxious, what should i do?
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michelle70460 welsh94509
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Hi. First off try not to panic. This could be a sign your gums could be bleeding which is often a sign of gum disease so maybe a visit to a dentist may be warranted.
welsh94509 michelle70460
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The doctor told me it might be some respiratory issues since my lungs x-ray are cleared. He told me to observe for 2-3 weeks to see if the bleeding persists
diane53336 welsh94509
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Make an appt with your dentist as this is usually bleeding gums, sometimes when you have eaten something hard/crispy and can be sporadic.
welsh94509 diane53336
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I dont think its gum issues. There were no bleeding during toothbrushing..
loxie welsh94509
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Have you seen a dentist or oral hygienist, if the xrays are clear, the blood may be periodontitis related.
welsh94509 loxie
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I have made a dental appointment.
But there are no signs of blood during toothbrushing. I am not sure whether if the bleeding might come from my throat or somewhere else..
michelle70460 welsh94509
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Hi again. You haven't mentioned your age. I know i mentioned before that it could be bleeding gums but there could be a few causes. Your chest xray showed everything normal which is great but there are still a few possibilities. Please!!! I'm not trying to scare you but, cancer, heart disease or bleeding from somewhere else could all be potential culprits. Please get this further investigated as blood in your saliva is not normal. DON'T panic with what iv'e just told you as there are many things it could be but it needs further looking into. Good luck.
welsh94509 michelle70460
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I am 30 this year.
I will most likely be visiting a doctor this week.
michelle70460 welsh94509
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Good idea. Ihope i didn't frighten you with those things i mentioned but they are potentials BUT it doesn't mean it will be any of those. Do you smoke by any chance?? Blood in saliva can be a symptom of lung cancer but you are to young for that even if you do smoke. Let me know how you go. I know it's easier said than done but try not to worry until you find out what's going on.
welsh94509 michelle70460
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Yes. I am a smoker
However I had a chest xray that day when I visited the doctor. There were nothing abnormal. I will see how it goes for the next 2 days..