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Bleeding gums can be a sign that a person is at risk for, or already has, gum disease. However, persistent gum bleeding may be due to serious medical conditions such as leukemia, or bleeding and platelet disorders.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Mouth

Is Symptom of

Canker sores
Condition
Periodontitis
Condition
Mouth (oral) cancer
Condition
Gum inflammation (gingivitis)
Condition

Is a Side Effect of

Probenecid

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