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What Causes The A Dark Blue Line On The Lips And Gums?
I am a 76 year old man. I noticed that my bottom lip seemed to have a dark blue line near it outer edge. As i looked further I noticed that my bottom gum was very dark blue/black about 1/4 inch below the bottom of my tooth. Is this a serious situation I should be concerned about? Thanks
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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The dark line in the gums can be a burtonian line.It is due to the heavy metal lead.Check if any other symptoms like headache, abdominal pain and weakness are present.You did not mention your occupation if you were working with batteries, metals and paints.Check for any high lead levels in blood.
It can also be stomatitis due to poor oral hygiene, old dentures and poor nutrition.
Regards.
The dark line in the gums can be a burtonian line.It is due to the heavy metal lead.Check if any other symptoms like headache, abdominal pain and weakness are present.You did not mention your occupation if you were working with batteries, metals and paints.Check for any high lead levels in blood.
It can also be stomatitis due to poor oral hygiene, old dentures and poor nutrition.
Regards.
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