Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is lukemia patient gums bleed any time or just brush time?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Depends.: Depends upon severity of the platelet dysfunction. If there are very few functional platelets bleeding can be persistent. If there are enough then bleeding would only occur with trauma such as brushing.
Answered 4/1/2013
5.2k views
Anytime, although: More likely with any minor trauma, including brushing teeth or flossing.
Answered 4/7/2013
5.2k views
Yes: Bleeding is common in patients with leukemia. May be related to low platelet count or effects of chemotherapy. Have your oncologist check your blood count and clotting factors.
Answered 4/1/2013
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My gums have been bleeding for years when I brush but now they also feel itchy and inflamed at times. What could be wrong?
9 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
A member asked:
Gums bleed when i brush every time. How to stop this?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Every time i brush my gums bleed, need some help with this?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Every time i brush my teeth my gums bleed, is it serious?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is wrong if my gums bleed every single time i brush my teeth? How can I get this treated?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Bleeding gums sign of leukemia? gums bleed on and off for a month now especially when brushing. had checkup doc says white blood cells looked different but no severe cause. should i be worried? get a second opinion?
How often can bleeding gums mean leukemia?
Occasional shortness of breath, toothache and gum bleeding, could this be leukemia?
Anemic due to hemorrhage at birth 5 months ago. Don't take vitamins or iron. Occasional bleeding gums, petichae, and some dime size bruises on legs. Clear CBC five months ago. Worried about leukemia?
My gums bleed every time i brush, what causes bleeding gums and what can I do?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
