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What Causes Traces Of Blood While Cleaning Tongue?

I am witnessing blood traces at the time of tongue cleaning in the morning and some times in the evening when i clear my throat. I always feel a titilating feeling in my throat and needs to clear throat every now and then. I am suffering from constipation also. What is happening to me. I am 32 years young man.
posted on Sun, 14 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your query . The symptoms you mention are clearly indicating condition 'acid reflux' . It is probably not related to tongue or oral cavity . The constipation problem is also result of acidity . Sometimes acid reflux do not give prominent symptoms like heart burn.


I would suggest you to :-

- Eat small meals .

- Avoid eating spicy and heavy food ( fatty and sugary food).

- Eat at least one hour before goind to bed .

- Take light walk after every meal for at least 15 minutes .

- Take over the counter antacid to neutralize acid (gelusil).

Consult gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis to rule out causes like gum disease (gingivitis) . Doctor may order endoscopy , X-ray of upper digestive system and test to monitor PH of digestive systen .

Doctor may prescribe H2 blockers like ranitidine , proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole and laxative like sodium picosulfate .

If there is Gum disease then consult dentist for oral prophylaxis (scaling) .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari

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What Causes Traces Of Blood While Cleaning Tongue?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The symptoms you mention are clearly indicating condition acid reflux . It is probably not related to tongue or oral cavity . The constipation problem is also result of acidity . Sometimes acid reflux do not give prominent symptoms like heart burn. I would suggest you to :- - Eat small meals . - Avoid eating spicy and heavy food ( fatty and sugary food). - Eat at least one hour before goind to bed . - Take light walk after every meal for at least 15 minutes . - Take over the counter antacid to neutralize acid (gelusil). Consult gastroenterologist for proper diagnosis to rule out causes like gum disease (gingivitis) . Doctor may order endoscopy , X-ray of upper digestive system and test to monitor PH of digestive systen . Doctor may prescribe H2 blockers like ranitidine , proton pump inhibitor like omeprazole and laxative like sodium picosulfate . If there is Gum disease then consult dentist for oral prophylaxis (scaling) . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari