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What Causes Swelling In Gums?

hello. so recently i got very sick. i was thinking it was the stomach flu. first it started with my throat hurting and also not having an appetite. when i would eat i would just throw it up. i had a headches for days, i had the chills, etc. i havent eaten in 6 days. now i noticed today that my gums have gotten really swollen and when i went to brush my teeth they started bleeding. whats going on with me?!
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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Hello,

Thanks for consulting HCM

Read your query swelling and bleeding gums while brushing is due to inflamation of gingiva that is gingivitis or due to periodontal associated periodontitis .
Due to deposition of food debris and calculus , improper oral hygiene leads to swelling in gums or it can be drug induced also.

For this I will suggest you to do warm saline rises 2 -3 times a day , use chlorhexidine mouthwash regularly , do brush your teeth regularly .

Consult oral surgeon for examination of gums and oral prophylaxis .

Hope this will help you.
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What Causes Swelling In Gums?

Hello, Thanks for consulting HCM Read your query swelling and bleeding gums while brushing is due to inflamation of gingiva that is gingivitis or due to periodontal associated periodontitis . Due to deposition of food debris and calculus , improper oral hygiene leads to swelling in gums or it can be drug induced also. For this I will suggest you to do warm saline rises 2 -3 times a day , use chlorhexidine mouthwash regularly , do brush your teeth regularly . Consult oral surgeon for examination of gums and oral prophylaxis . Hope this will help you.