Bleeding gums are most often a sign of gum disease, but can also point to a number of other health problems as well. Occasional bleeding of the gums can be the result of brushing your teeth too vigorously or wearing dentures that don’t fit correctly.
GUM DISEASE
Gum disease (gingivitis)
a severe case of gingivitis is marked by swollen, bleeding gums and swollen lymph nodes around the jaw, and neck.
A LOW PLATELET COUNT
Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia)
, or thrombocytopenia, can range from mild to severe, depending on the cause. The symptoms can sometimes include severe bleeding.
LEUKEMIA
Leukemia
is a cancer of the blood cells. There are several types of blood cells, including red blood cells (rbcs), white blood cells (wbcs), and platelets. Generally, leukemia refers to cancers of the wbcs. Two types o…
TOOTH DECAY
Tooth decay
A cavity, also called tooth decay, is a hole that forms in your tooth. Cavities start small and gradually become bigger when they’re left untreated.
IDIOPATHIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA (ITP)
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (itp)
is a disorder in which the blood doesn’t clot normally. This can cause excessive bruising and bleeding.
CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
is a form of cancer that affects your lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
ACUTE LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA
Acute lymphocytic leukemia
All is a cancer in your blood and bone marrow that occurs when abnormal cells grow out of control. Read more about this disease in children and adults.
CIRRHOSIS
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is the severe scarring and poor function of the liver caused by long-term exposure to toxins such as alcohol or viral infections.
PERNICIOUS ANEMIA
Pernicious anemia
occurs when your body can’t absorb enough vitamin b-12 to function properly. Learn about the signs and symptoms of pernicious anemia.
VON WILLEBRAND DISEASE
Von willebrand disease
Von willebrand disease is a bleeding disorder that occurs due to a deficiency of von willebrand factor. Learn about the symptoms and treatment.
PEMPHIGOID
Pemphigoid
Pemphigoid is a rare autoimmune disorder that most often affects the elderly. Lesions on the abdomen, arms, legs, and mucous membranes is a common symptom.
CHRONIC MYELOGENOUS LEUKEMIA (CML)
Chronic myelogenous leukemia (cml)
Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the blood or blood-forming tissues. There are many different types of leukemia, and treatment is different for each one.
ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA
Acute myeloid leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia (aml) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Learn about your risk factors and treatment options.
FACTOR V DEFICIENCY
Factor v deficiency
Factor v deficiency is a very rare blood clotting disorder that results in slow or prolonged blood clotting after an injury or surgery.
FACTOR VII DEFICIENCY
Factor vii deficiency
Factor vii deficiency is a blood clotting disorder due to a deficiency in factor vii, a protein produced in the liver. It can cause bruising and soft tissue bleeding.
FACTOR X DEFICIENCY
Factor x deficiency
Factor x deficiency, also called stuart-prower factor deficiency, is a condition caused by not having enough of the protein known as factor x in your blood.
TEMPORAL ARTERITIS
Temporal arteritis
Temporal arteritis occurs when the temporal arteries, which supply blood to the head and brain, become inflamed or damaged.
HOMOEOPATHIC APPROACH
Homeopathy is a wonderful method for treating bleeding from mouth and gums. If the correct medicine is chosen, bleeding from mouth and gums can resolve very rapidly. As with all homeopathic treatments, the goal is to identify the simillimum, the remedy that most closely matches the patient’s presenting symptoms and mental-emotional state. The power of homeopathy for treating bleeding from mouth and gums is out of proportion to the expectation.