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What can recurring blood in spit indicate? chest x ray normal. cause of concern?
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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.
Answered 12/13/2016
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