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I do spit out blood mostly when i wake up from sleep and i'm worried about it?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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If not teeth: then the most likely diagnosis would be a nosebleed that is happening in sleep and you are just getting the accumulated blood out of your throat when you awaken.

Answered 8/16/2017

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A member asked:

I do spit out blood mostly when i wake up from sleep and i'm worried about it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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