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What could blood in the spit (not sputum) indicate other than tb and oral problems? what are the diseases where one can see this?

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Any: throat or lung infection or esophagitis or varices or lung or throat cancer can cause blood in the spit or sputum

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/29/2017

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: Non pulmonary sources such as nasal or gastric bleeding should be considered. Lung cancer should be ruled out.

Answered 10/29/2017

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