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

my father experiences  blood in spit up, while coughing. he is a smoker .  occasionally ) what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Allergies to cancer: If your dad is a smoker and seeing blood when he coughs it could be as innocent as irritation to the sinuses or as deadly as a cancer. He should consult his physician and be checked to find the cause.

Question 3

blood in spit after drinking. happened 4 times. did not drink that much. no vomit just spit. ?

Accepted Answer

Blood: If you can tell for sure that fresh blood is coming from your mouth and not your stomach, bronchial tubes or lungs, then a careful examination of your mouth and back of your nose by an Otolaryngologist is advisable. A dentist can determine whether you have gum disease as a cause. If you have black bowel movements, bleeding from the upper digestible tract is likely.

Question 4

my breath smells, i do not eat junk food. when i get up in the morning i find small quantity of blood in spit.why is it so?

Accepted Answer

Bad smell: It is ussually due to gingivitis, so have a dentist look your gum and clean it for you.

Question 5

what can recurring blood in spit indicate? chest x ray normal. cause of concern?

Accepted Answer

Any source: The blood could be from any source from the mouth, throat, voice box, lungs or esophagus. It is unlikely that it is cancer at your age, but  most  people should not have blood.  Find out where.

Question 6

i sneez daily. but have no flu, sometimes very rarely usually after couple of days i feel taste of blood in mouth &there is blood in spit.

Accepted Answer

Sneezing: You might have an allergy causing your frequent sneezing. Try to think about what you have been exposed to in your environment before the sneezing started. The blood may be related to constant irritation of the nasal lining or could be related to an infection or nasal polyps. If the air is very dry in your home, consider using a humidifier. See an ENT or Allergist for further evaluation.

Question 7

i'm having symptoms of blood in spit, gassy stomach, achy back. any ideas what this is?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: It could be inflammation of your stomach, possibly an ulcer causing the stomach pain. I'm not sure about the blood in your spit unless you are having nausea and vomiting up blood, in which case you should go to the ER asap .

Question 8

what to do if i have red bleeding gums,bad breath,blood in spit what is it?

Accepted Answer

Find a DDS: Although there are possible medical reasons, it would be important to be sure you are following a home care regimen that includes proper brushing and flossing. You should seek the help of a dentist so that any hardened plaque (called calculus) can be removed. The calculus will continue to irritate your gum tissue and can only be removed professionally by a dentist or hygienist.

Question 9

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 10

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

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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.

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Blood in spit

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Blood in spit, is it from gums or throat?

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My father experiences blood in spit up, while coughing. he is a smoker . occasionally ) what can it be?

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Blood in spit after drinking. happened 4 times. did not drink that much. no vomit just spit. ?

A member asked:

My breath smells, i do not eat junk food. when i get up in the morning i find small quantity of blood in spit.why is it so?

A member asked:

What can recurring blood in spit indicate? chest x ray normal. cause of concern?

A member asked:

I sneez daily. but have no flu, sometimes very rarely usually after couple of days i feel taste of blood in mouth &there is blood in spit.

A member asked:

I'm having symptoms of blood in spit, gassy stomach, achy back. any ideas what this is?

A member asked:

What to do if i have red bleeding gums,bad breath,blood in spit what is it?

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

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