Question 1

bleeding gums, noticeable chest veins, slight bloating, but 3 negative urine pregnancy tests? (1 was taken on a different day) still pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Home pregnancy tests: Are quite accurate.  Multiple negative tests make pregnancy extremely unlikely. You may have a hormone imbalance.

However, your bleeding gums and noticable chest veins need to be explained.  Please see your doctor for a full history of physical and appropriate laboratory blood tests.

Question 2

bleeding gums. what can i do.?.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: This can be from a serious blood condition causing low platelets.  Usually, there are other symptoms too, such as fatigue, and maybe a rash.  If you have not taken good care of your teeth and gums with daily flossing and brushing, this could be from infections of the gum at the base of the teeth, and you may need to have care from a dentist to help heal the diseased gums.

Question 3

how do you treat bleeding gums?

Accepted Answer

Improved oral hygien: Is a baseline.  Invest in an oral b triumph mechanical toothbrush and a waterpik ultra unit and use it regularly ( brushing well at least twice a day and waterpik at night prior to brushing ). Also make sure you are brushing your tongue.  Make sure you are visiting your dentist for checkups and treatment as needed.  Use interdental picks during the day to stimulate the gums.  It is a slow process.

Question 4

is there any toothpaste to treat bleeding gums?

Accepted Answer

Not toothpaste!: It is not ' a special toothpaste' but rather the careful technique of brushing two times a day and flossing before bedtime  carefully ( not aggressively).

Question 5

what to do to prevent bleeding gums?

Accepted Answer

See you dentist: The first thing you need to do is to see you dentist and have your teeth cleaned.  Once allof teh tarter and debris are removed then the key to stopping the bleeding is you brushing and flossing ( or other device to clean between your teeth).

Question 6

how can i get rid of my gum bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Soft brush: Use a soft brush, brush lightly including the gums even if they bleed, and use floss.  Over time, they will stop bleeding. Make sure to follow up with your dentist.

Question 7

are bleeding gums a common sign of hiv?

Accepted Answer

No and Yes: Bleeding gums are most likely from periodontal disease. Without having a full description of other symptoms and your health history (are you homosexual or have you engaged in risky behaviors?) no one can answer your question. However bleeding gums are not to be ignored. That is an obvious sign of an uncontrolled periodontal issue that does not get better on it's own.  Go to a dentist and an mdnow!

Question 8

are bleeding gums a symptom of gum disease?

Accepted Answer

YES: Bleeding is the first easily identifiable and beginning symptom gum disease.  Bleeding gum is caused by neovascular genesis in the gum tissue and vasodilation of the blood vessel in order to mobilized inflammatory cells (neutrophil, lymphocyte, macrophage,  etc...)to the area to combat bacteria and bacterial product.  This start the destruction and is referred to as host reaction.

Question 9

what can treat bleeding gums and bad breath?

Accepted Answer

Poor oral hygiene: Most commonly, the answer is inadequate oral hygiene.  The plaque/bacteria accumulate on your teeth and under the gums and causes an infection called gingivitis, and in more advanced stages, periodontitis.  This can lead to tooth loss if left untreated.  Go see your dentist today.

Question 10

how is hiv transmitted through bleeding gums?

Accepted Answer

Blood: Hiv is transmitted via the blood.  It can be from any source like bleeding gums.  You should see your dentist to have the bleeding gums evaluated and treated for your general best dental health.

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