Question 1

blood in spit, is it from gums or throat?

Accepted Answer

Blood in saliva...: There's no way to tell without a thorough examination. If your gums are bleeding due to inflammation, i.e., gingivitis or periodontitis, then it could be your gums. However, bleeding from the throat can be serious. If there's blood in the mucous you cough up, it may be coming from lower down in your respiratory tract. You should see a physician to determine the source of the bleeding. Don't delay!

Question 2

i am taking accutane for two months now. recently i am spitting blood coming from my throat. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Accutane can and does cause dryness of the nasal mucosa. This can cause irritation and possibly easy bleeding. If this happens farther back in the nose then you could get a slight amount of blood in the back of your throat. This could show up when you spit. However, i really think you should have your dermatologist take a look.

Question 3

spitting blood over a month.  stomach hurts and reddness in throat.  throat feels like something is there.

Accepted Answer

Hemoptysis?: If "spitting" means you're coughing up blood, that's called hemoptysis and usually means a bronchial or lung problem. Often mild, but can be serious, like tuberculosis or cancer. You must see a doctor soon. Don't delay -- the longer you wait, the more serious and hard to treat it may get. Good luck!

Question 4

what might be the cause of spitting blood without injury? throat is a little sore. will be scheduling an appointment soon, just wondering what's wrong

Accepted Answer

2 Ideas: It may be periodontitis or gingivitis causing the gums to bleed but that would not cause a sore throat most the time. With a sore throat though, it might also be a sinus or throat infection or drying that is causing the bleeding. Start with your dentist if it has been a while since a good exam.

Question 5

is a small amount of red blood in spit something serious? i'm taking oral antibiotic capsules and sometimes i feel like it gets stuck in my throat. i read that it could just be a feeling because the pill scratched it. could that be causing it?

Accepted Answer

: How important this might be depends on information you don't mention. Why are you taking the antibiotic? If for a respiratory infection (e.g. bronchitis), the blood might be due to the infection. If "spit" means saliva, it's more likely from your gums. Discuss with the clinic or doctor who prescribed the antibiotic.

Question 6

saw bright red blood in spit out of no reason. kept spitting until it cleared and now throat hurts. should i be worried? ps. anxious

Accepted Answer

Exam : Please see your MD for a physical exam to take a look. Sounds like a trivial amount of blood and you will be fine.

Question 7

i've had gird for years & recent diag. w/ barretts. i just awoke w/ terrific acid reflux burning in throat, red blood in spit.& burning in rt chest.  ?

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See your doctor.: it is not normal to have blood in your saliva or to have the new onset of right-sided chest pain despite presumed treatment for your chronic Gerd. Because of the acute change in symptoms, I would see your doctor or a gastroenterologist as soon as you can. I would see them soon, but in the meantime I would add in in chewable antacids such as Tums (calcium carbonate). Good luck.

Question 8

sore throat since 2-3 days no fever or no cold but little bit of blood in spit 2 times. is this anything to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Dr. can check throat: New throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies or irritants. Usually, a person sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep throat). A couple days of throat lozenges and tylenol (acetaminophen) can decrease throat pain.

Question 9

what can cause soar throat spitting blood wheezing need to clear throat constant, constant cough, tenderness to touch trouble swallowing for 8 months?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: You should be seen asap by your PCP and a pulmonary specialist. Cytologies and TB testing should be included when sampling airway secretions.

Question 10

spitting blood when clearing throat for 6 mns no notable fever/cough chest ct show nodules in left upper lobe smoking for past 12 years i am 29?

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Need more Eval: Probably need to see a chest specialist. Might need to have bronchoscopy where they look down into the lung. They might do cultures for bacteria and fungal and TB infection as well as look for suspicious cells in your sputum. You should also quit smoking, also! now you have a good reason.

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Blood in spit, is it from gums or throat?

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I am taking accutane for two months now. recently i am spitting blood coming from my throat. is it normal?

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Spitting blood over a month. stomach hurts and reddness in throat. throat feels like something is there.

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What might be the cause of spitting blood without injury? throat is a little sore. will be scheduling an appointment soon, just wondering what's wrong

A member asked:

Is a small amount of red blood in spit something serious? i'm taking oral antibiotic capsules and sometimes i feel like it gets stuck in my throat. i read that it could just be a feeling because the pill scratched it. could that be causing it?

A member asked:

Saw bright red blood in spit out of no reason. kept spitting until it cleared and now throat hurts. should i be worried? ps. anxious

A member asked:

I've had gird for years & recent diag. w/ barretts. i just awoke w/ terrific acid reflux burning in throat, red blood in spit.& burning in rt chest. ?

A member asked:

Sore throat since 2-3 days no fever or no cold but little bit of blood in spit 2 times. is this anything to worry about?

A member asked:

What can cause soar throat spitting blood wheezing need to clear throat constant, constant cough, tenderness to touch trouble swallowing for 8 months?

A member asked:

Spitting blood when clearing throat for 6 mns no notable fever/cough chest ct show nodules in left upper lobe smoking for past 12 years i am 29?

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