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I been tasting blood in my mouth and i spit a small amount out but its not everyday its once in awhile it happens im thinking its my tonsils?

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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

Regardless of what u: May think the cause is, without a good checkup you can never be sure. Please see a doctor.

Dr Ferdowsi and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/19/2014

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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

Regardless of what u: May think the cause is, without a good checkup you can never be sure. Please see a doctor.

Dr Ferdowsi and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2012

5.9k views

Thank

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A member asked:

I been tasting blood in my mouth and i spit a small amount out but its not everyday its once in awhile it happens im thinking its my tonsils?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

Dr Ferdowsi and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

Dr Ferdowsi and 3 doctors agreed

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