Sore gums

Sore gums: Introduction

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
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Causes of Types of Sore gums:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Sore gums:

• Tender gums (1 cause)
• Gum pain (15 causes)
• more types...»

See full list of 2 types for Sore gums

Sore gums: Symptom Checker

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

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• Sore gums and Dental symptoms (9 causes)
• Sore gums and Gum symptoms (9 causes)
• Sore gums and Mouth symptoms (9 causes)
• Sore gums and Swelling symptoms (7 causes)
• Sore gums and Swollen gums (7 causes)
• Sore gums and Face symptoms (6 causes)
• Sore gums and Gum pain (6 causes)
• Sore gums and Head symptoms (6 causes)
• Sore gums and Toothache (4 causes)
• Sore gums and Bad breath (4 causes)
• Sore gums and Breath odor (4 causes)
• Sore gums and Breath symptoms (4 causes)
• Sore gums and Gum bleeding (4 causes)
• Sore gums and Respiratory symptoms (4 causes)
• Sore gums and Toothache in children (4 causes)
• Sore gums and Throat symptoms (4 causes)
• Sore gums and Loose tooth (3 causes)
• more...»

See full list of 108 Symptom Checker combinations related to Sore gums

Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Gum symptoms (138 causes)
• 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 Sore gums

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Sore gums:

• Sore tongue (86 causes)
• Mouth pain (126 causes)
• Mouth ulcers (222 causes)
• Cheek pain (14 causes)
• Sore throat (493 causes)
• more symptoms...»

Diagnostic Guides for Sore gums

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps 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

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Hospitals & Clinics: Sore gums

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• Dental Health -- Hospital Quality Ratings
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Sore gums: Research Related Doctors & Specialists

• Face / Facial / Oral Health Specialists:
  • Oral Pathology
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Facial Plastic Surgery
• Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists:
  • Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
  • Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)
  • Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
• Dental Health Specialists:
  • General Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry (Child Dental)
  • Public Health Dentistry
  • Endodontics
  • Oral Pathology (Mouth Specialist)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Mouth / Facial Surgery)
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics (Dental Prosthetics)
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Stories from Users for Sore gums

Real-life user stories relating to Sore gums:

• Sore throat,gums,tongue
• Sore Gum
• Mouth Ulcers & Sore Gums
• gum receding swollen + sore
• Sore Gums
• sore tooth and gums
• Allergic to my braces for two years, my gums still hurt
• Sore, bleeding gums, please help.
• Sore gum for a while now.Please Please help.

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

• Constitutional (General Wellbeing) (371)
  • Sore Scalp/hair follicles
  • Fat loss in entire body
  • I'm Lost.
  • Dont know how much more I can take..
  • My wife does not sweat I'm worried
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• Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (775)
  • Bloating/Distention/Intestinal Gas
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Feels like a baby kicking-not pregnant
  • Help Please! Extreme Abdominal Pain/Gas/Bowel Symptoms ++
  • Explosive Diarrhea after eating
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• ENMT (Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat) (513)
  • Pain on one side of throat
  • Swelling in roof of mouth
  • Tonsilliths (tonsil stones)
  • Painful white bumps on tongue
  • Please help! Mucus/dark circles/bad breath...
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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.

• Phenylbutazone
• Butazolidin
• Probenecid
• Benemid
• Pro-Cid
• Cyclosporin
• more causes...»

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:

• Gums

Detailed list of causes of Sore gums

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

• Dental tissue neoplasm - gum pain
• Gingivitis - tender gums
• Gum cancer - Gum pain
• Gum disease - sore gums
• Gum disorders - Gum pain
• Impacted tooth - gum pain
• more causes...»

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.

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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 :

• General practitioner
• Emergency physician
• Dentist
• more specialists...»

Classifications of Sore gums:

Subtypes of Sore gums:

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

Medical Conditions associated with Sore gums:

Gum symptoms (138 causes), Dental symptoms (562 causes), Mouth symptoms (2805 causes), Throat symptoms (2303 causes), Head symptoms (5831 causes), Face symptoms (4261 causes)

Symptoms related to Sore gums:

Sore tongue (45 causes), Mouth pain (98 causes), Mouth ulcers (158 causes), Cheek pain (3 causes), Sore throat (394 causes)

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Medical News summaries about Sore gums

Our news pages contain the following medical news summaries about Sore gums and many other medical conditions:

• Dental authority highlights the link between oral health and smoking
• Smoking can cause oral cancer as well as other serious mouth conditions

News Archives for Sore gums

Medical news articles related to Sore gums include:

• Health Tip: Soothing Infants' Sore Gums
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Sore gums

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