New Zealand
A 21-year-old female asked:
So i accidentally cut my gum a little & it started to bleed & straight after, my nose started to bleed too. is this bad? or is it just normal?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Nicholas Mexasanswered
Internal Medicine 25 years experience
Probably normal: If the bleeding stopped within reasonable time and it only happened once, I would not worry about it. Bleeding like that happens commonly without having a disease. if you're having recurrent gum or nasal bleeding as well a easy bruising, I recommend seeing your doctor.
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