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Several diseases have bleeding gums as a symptom. The most common diseases would be periodontitis, gingivitis, or gum disease. It is important to rule these out before you go on to looking for more exotic causes of bleeding gums. See a good dentist. Pregnancy can cause bleeding gums, as can birth control pills. This has to do with fluctuating hormone levels. In fact, almost any hormone therapy can cause bleeding gums. Certain anti-seizure medications such as dilantin can cause bleeding gums. Bleeding gums can be associated with certain vitamin deficiencies, such as vitamin C or vitamin K. The latter indicates a problem with the liver. Alcoholism can be a source of bleeding gums. Cancer or cancer treatments can cause bleeding gums. See a dentist and rule out the most common sources of bleeding gums first.
bleeding gums
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There are several symptoms of gum disease. These include bad breath, your gums appearing red or puffy, your gums receding and your gums bleeding while brushing or flossing.
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The most telling signs of early gum disease are swollen gums and bleeding.
"Gum disease" is a non-medical way to describe any disease that affects the gums in your mouth. One of the most common gum diseases is gingivitis, which is inflammation of the gingiva or gums - signs include bleeding from the gums, swelling, pain and redness of the gums. However, there are other diseases include cancer of the gingiva that are also classified as "gum disease".
scurvy
Some of the common symptoms for gum disease are bad breath, red or swollen gums, tender or bleeding gums, painful chewing, loose teeth, sensitive teeth, receding gums or longer appearing teeth.
Deficiency of Vitamin C (scurvy) will lead to gum changes and also causes problems with the blood vessels, hence causing bleeding in the gums. Also a deficiency in Vitamin K may also cause bleeding gums do to the lack of clotting factors which will lead to unusual or excessive bleeding.
Gingivitis is the mildest form of periodontal (gum) disease. (see perio.org)
rectal bleeding can be a complication of diverticular disease.