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Could Bleeding Gums Be Associated With Vasculitis?

I have leukocytoclastic vasculitis and am having a flare now it typically affects my legs but I noticed my gums bleeding when I floss is there a connection I have been on prednisone off and on for 20 years I know it causes teeth problems but the bleeding gums is new so my question is old the gum problem be associated with the vasculitis?
posted on Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,

I have gone through your query as you have bleeding gums dont worry it can be due to periodontal problem also not necessary that it is associated with vasulitis .

Consult dentist and go for oral examination if it os due to periodontal problem then go for Scaling and root planning

Hope this will help you.
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Could Bleeding Gums Be Associated With Vasculitis?

Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM, I have gone through your query as you have bleeding gums dont worry it can be due to periodontal problem also not necessary that it is associated with vasulitis . Consult dentist and go for oral examination if it os due to periodontal problem then go for Scaling and root planning Hope this will help you.