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Contents: Sore gums

Introduction: Sore gums

Sore gums: Sore or tender gums. See free access online books about Sore gums below. See detailed information below for a list of 10 causes of Sore gums, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Sore gums:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Sore gums. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

  • Wisdom teeth emerging

See full list of 10 causes of Sore gums

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Causes of Types of Sore gums:

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More types of Sore gums

Sore gums: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Sore gums, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Sore gums

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Diagnostic Guides for Sore gums

Medical Books Excerpts Read excerpts from published book sections related to Sore gums from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Sore gums. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Sore gums

Medical Books Excerpts

SWOLLEN GUMS AND GUM MASS

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"

Gum bleeding [Gingival bleeding]

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)"

Gum bleeding [Gingival bleeding]

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"

Gum swelling

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"

Gum bleeding

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses"

Gum bleeding [Gingival bleeding]

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms"

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Stories from Users for Sore gums

Real-life user stories relating to Sore gums:

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Sore gums or relevant symptoms:

Videos for Sore gums

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Medications or substances causing Sore gums:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Sore gums 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.

See full list of 9 medications causing Sore gums

Organs affected by Sore gums:

The list of organs typically affected by Sore gums may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Sore gums

The list below shows some of the causes of Sore gums mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 10 causes of Sore gums

How Common are these Causes of Sore gums?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Sore gums. Of the 10 causes of Sore gums 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
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 9 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 10 causes of Sore gums

Conditions listing symptoms: Sore gums:

The following list of conditions have 'Sore gums' 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.

D

  • Dental tissue neoplasm ... gum pain

    G

  • Gingivitis ... tender gums
  • Gum cancer ... Gum pain
  • Gum disease ... sore gums
  • Gum disorders ... Gum pain

    I

  • Impacted tooth ... gum pain

    M

  • Mouth ulcers ... gum pain

    P

  • Periodontitis ... sore gums

    Z

  • Zimmerman-Laband syndrome ... Gum pain

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    • Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Sore gums?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Sore gums, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Sore gums:

    Subtypes of Sore gums:

    Tender gums (1 cause), Gum pain (6 causes)

    Medical Conditions associated with Sore gums:

    Gum symptoms (86 causes), Dental symptoms (415 causes), Mouth symptoms (1775 causes), Throat symptoms (1130 causes), Head symptoms (3773 causes), Face symptoms (2743 causes)

    Symptoms related to Sore gums:

    Sore tongue (40 causes), Mouth pain (28 causes), Mouth ulcers (54 causes), Cheek pain (2 causes), Sore throat (138 causes)

    Sore gums as a disease:

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