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Bleeding From Teeth, Have An Infection, Low Potassium, Blisters In Throat. Is It Something Serious?

I have been spitting a dime size or a bit larger of bright red blood up when I brush my teeth without a doubt have an infection went to hospital normal blood work though my potassium was low they gave me a z pack ,potassium pills and nasal spray now I have a right red spot or blister on the right side of my back throat . I feel better then I did last week though I am concerned a few months ago I went to an ear ,nose throat doctor he said I was ok ??? so now I will make another apt with my primary and ask him to look at this matter more serious ???? I just buried my Mother and Sister from lung cancer I am concerned Mandy
Sat, 25 May 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
Bleeding gums while brushing teeth is usually associated symptom of gingivitis.
I would advice you to get a thorough scaling done.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Use soft interdental toothbrush and dental floss to clean your teeth.
Warm saline and chlorhexidine mouthrinse can be used to gargle.
Rinse your mouth after every meals.
Take plenty of fluids and nutritious rich diet.
Vitamin becosules,c,iron and folic acid supplements has to be administered.
Take care.
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Bleeding From Teeth, Have An Infection, Low Potassium, Blisters In Throat. Is It Something Serious?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Bleeding gums while brushing teeth is usually associated symptom of gingivitis. I would advice you to get a thorough scaling done. Maintain oral hygiene well. Use soft interdental toothbrush and dental floss to clean your teeth. Warm saline and chlorhexidine mouthrinse can be used to gargle. Rinse your mouth after every meals. Take plenty of fluids and nutritious rich diet. Vitamin becosules,c,iron and folic acid supplements has to be administered. Take care.