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- Gum symptoms: Introduction
- Causes (138 conditions)
- Types
- Diagnosis Checklist (24 listings)
- Diagnostic Guides (Online)
- Diagnostic tests (15 listings)
- Symptom Checker
- Drug causes (4 listings)
- Videos
- Choose Doctor
- Classifications
- News (3 listings)
- Stories from Users
Gum symptoms: Introduction
Further information about Gum symptoms is below, or review more specific information about these types of Gum symptoms: bleeding gums, swollen gums, sore gums, Gum infection, Gum tingling/paresthesias, Gum numbness, Gum itch, Gum bruise or other types.
Gum symptoms: Dental symptoms affecting the gums. See free access online books about Gum symptoms below. See detailed information below for a list of 138 causes of Gum symptoms, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Gum symptoms
- Acquired Aplastic Anemia - bleeding gums
- Acromegaloid facies - hypertrichosis - enlarged gums
- Acute cholinergic dysautonomia - bleeding gums
- Acute leukaemia of ambiguous lineage - bleeding gums
- Acute megacaryoblastic leukemia - enlarged gums
- more causes...»
See all 138 causes of Gum symptoms
Causes of Types of Gum symptoms:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Gum symptoms:
- Bleeding gums (147 causes)
- Swollen gums (93 causes)
- Sore gums (10 causes)
- Gum infection (1 cause)
- Gum tingling/paresthesias (10 causes)
- Gum numbness (11 causes)
- Gum itch (12 causes)
- Gum bruise (9 causes)
- Gum rash (11 causes)
- Gum burning sensations (13 causes)
- Gum hypertrophy (10 causes)
- Gum paresthesia/ tingling (10 causes)
- Gum retraction (7 causes)
- Tender gums (1 cause)
- Gum burning sensation (13 causes)
- Gum pain (15 causes)
- more types...»
Review causes of types of Gum symptoms in more specific categories:
- Gum symptoms in pregnancy (5 causes)
- more types...»
See full list of 25 types for Gum symptoms
Gum symptoms: Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Gum symptoms, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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- Gum symptoms and Dental symptoms (116 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Mouth symptoms (116 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Head symptoms (93 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Bleeding symptoms (80 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Face symptoms (75 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Bleeding gums (71 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Swelling symptoms (65 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Muscle weakness (64 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Blood clots (63 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Contusion (63 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Hematoma (63 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Sexual symptoms (60 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Respiratory symptoms (59 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Fatigue (58 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Weakness (58 causes)
- Gum symptoms and Muscle symptoms (57 causes)
- more...»
See full list of 1228 Symptom Checker combinations related to Gum symptoms
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Dental symptoms (574 causes)
- Mouth symptoms (2823 causes)
- Throat symptoms (2320 causes)
- Head symptoms (5905 causes)
- Face symptoms (4286 causes)
- more symptoms...»
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Gum symptoms
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Gum symptoms:
- Bleeding gums (147 causes)
- Gum pain (15 causes)
- Mouth pain (126 causes)
- Mouth infection (1 cause)
- Gum swelling (93 causes)
- Gingivitis
- more symptoms...»
Diagnostic Guides for Gum symptoms
Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Gum symptoms from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Gum symptoms. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Gum symptoms
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Diagnostic tests for Gum symptoms:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Gum symptoms. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Examine health of gums and teeth
- Look for gum hypertrophy (enlargement) which occurs in monocytic leukemia, pregnancy, scurvy, gingivitis and in patients taking phenytoin, cyclosporine and nifedipine
- Examine for enlarged spleen which may suggest Hodgkin's disease, leukemia, lupus erythematosus, thrombocytopenic purpura or aplastic anemia - all of which may cause bleeding gums.
- Examine for petechial body rash (pinhead size red rash) which is common in any disorder that might cause thrombocytopenia (reduced platelets) and thus bleeding gums
- Blood tests
- more tests...»
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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Gum symptoms. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you had gum symptoms? - to determine if acute or chronic.
- What specific symptoms concerning the gums do you have? - e.g. bleeding gums, swollen gums, tender gums, gum ulcers.
- If gums have been bleeding, have you noticed any bleeding from other areas? - e.g. nose, easy bruising of skin, painful swelling of joints - may help determine if due to bleeding disorder.
- If gums have been bleeding, have you noticed a viral illness or sore throat beforehand? - may suggest acute Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) especially in children.
- Dental health? - when last saw a dentist?, dental care routine? Known dental caries? - may suggest gingivitis, periodontitis, Vincent's infection.
- more questions...»
See Diagnosis Checklist for Gum symptoms (24 listings)
Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Gum symptoms) may include:
- Easy bruising, bleeding nose, heavy periods? - may suggest bleeding disorder as cause of bleeding gums.
- Tiredness, weight loss, fever, night sweats? - may suggest malignancy such as leukemia which may also be associated with swollen and bleeding gums.
- Gum ulceration? - may suggest acute ulcerative gingivitis (Vincent's disease).
- Skin rash? - may suggest lupus erythematosus which can cause an autoimmune thrombocytopenia and bleeding gums.
- Dry mouth (xerostomia)? - e.g. diabetes, certain drugs , Sjogren's syndrome, dehydration, anemia, HIV infection, irradiation - can increase the risk of dental caries and thus gingivitis and bleeding gums.
- more symptoms...»
See Diagnosis Checklist for Gum symptoms (24 listings)
Stories from Users for Gum symptoms
Real-life user stories relating to Gum symptoms:
- Withering away.
- slept my 30's away, please help!
- Gum problems
- wisdom tooth? swollem gums?
- thick slimy salive stuck to gums and teeth
- Foul smell in gums of one tooth
- sore tooth and gums
- Allergic to my braces for two years, my gums still hurt
- Swollen gums in back tooth
- The bottom of my teeth between the tooth and gum is very sensative and hurts when
- thick slimy salive stuck to gums and teeth
- Ulcerated gum above 1 front tooth???
- Sharp needle-like pain in tooth/gum
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Videos for Gum symptoms
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Medications or substances causing Gum symptoms:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Gum symptoms as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Orlistat
- Xenical
- Nicotine nasal spray
- Nicotrol NS
- more causes...»
See full list of 4
medications causing Gum symptoms
Organs affected by Gum symptoms:
The list of organs typically affected by Gum symptoms may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Gum symptoms
The list below shows some of the causes of Gum symptoms mentioned in various sources:
- Acquired Aplastic Anemia - bleeding gums
- Acromegaloid facies - hypertrichosis - enlarged gums
- Acute cholinergic dysautonomia - bleeding gums
- Acute leukaemia of ambiguous lineage - bleeding gums
- Acute megacaryoblastic leukemia - enlarged gums
- Acute myeloblastic leukemia type 1 - bleeding gums
- more causes...»
See full list of 138 causes of Gum symptoms
How Common are these Causes of Gum symptoms?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Gum symptoms. Of the 138 causes of Gum symptoms that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 0 causes are "very common" diseases
- 1 causes are "common" diseases
- 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 1 causes are "rare" diseases
- 4 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 132 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 138 causes of Gum symptoms
Conditions listing symptoms: Gum symptoms:
The following list of conditions have 'Gum symptoms' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Gum symptoms?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Gum symptoms, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Dentist
- Ear nose and throat specialist
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Classifications of Gum symptoms:
Subtypes of Gum symptoms:
Bleeding gums (89 causes), Swollen gums (56 causes), Sore gums (9 causes), Gum infection (1 cause), Gum tingling/paresthesias, Gum numbness, Gum itch, Gum bruise, Gum rash, Gum burning sensations, Gum hypertrophy (3 causes), Gum paresthesia/ tingling, Gum retraction, Tender gums (1 cause), Gum burning sensation, Gum pain (6 causes)
Medical Conditions associated with Gum symptoms:
Dental symptoms (562 causes), Mouth symptoms (2805 causes), Throat symptoms (2303 causes), Head symptoms (5831 causes), Face symptoms (4261 causes)
Symptoms related to Gum symptoms:
Bleeding gums (89 causes), Gum pain (6 causes), Mouth pain (98 causes), Mouth infection (1 cause), Gum swelling (56 causes), Gingivitis
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Medical News summaries about Gum symptoms
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- Smoking can cause oral cancer as well as other serious mouth conditions
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