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Are bleeding gums a common sign of hiv?
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No and Yes: Bleeding gums are most likely from periodontal disease. Without having a full description of other symptoms and your health history (are you homosexual or have you engaged in risky behaviors?) no one can answer your question. However bleeding gums are not to be ignored. That is an obvious sign of an uncontrolled periodontal issue that does not get better on it's own. Go to a dentist and an mdnow!
Answered 7/30/2013
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NO: Hiv causes immune deficiency and actually since the body lacking the immune cells, the host reaction is less. There will be bleeding gum with minimal inflammation but severe bone loss. Thus the destruction comes with less signs and symptom. Linear erythema, a red line along the gingival crest, occurs with less plaque and calculus deposition. Consult with your dentist.
Answered 8/2/2013
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