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I had the tonsil cavity cauterized last year cause the bleeding. occasionally i had some light bleeding which could be my gums as well. can ablation b?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Bleeding: Bleeding is sign that there is something dramatically wrong. See the Physician that did the cauterization to reexamine the are. Also immediately schedule appointment with Dentist to see if you have gum disease severe enough to cause your gums to bleed. If so, appropriate treatment will be recommended.

Answered 12/7/2017

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A member asked:

I had the tonsil cavity cauterized last year cause the bleeding. occasionally i had some light bleeding which could be my gums as well. can ablation b?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

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