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BLEEDING GUMS
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
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... Are there abnormalities on examination of the teeth or gums? The gums may be swollen, as in phenytoin use and early scurvy, and bleed on slight pressure, as in pyorrhea or other conditions. There may ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

TOOTH AND GUM ABNORMALITIES
(Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs)
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... As physicians, we often neglect inspection of the teeth. We seem to expect the dentist to do this part of the examination for us. Multiple cavities are found in diabetes mellitus, pernicious anemia, and ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

SWOLLEN GUMS AND GUM MASS
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
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... The number of conditions causing focal or diffuse swelling of the gums is far out of proportion to the size of this organ and the fact that physicians frequently pay little attention to it unless the patient mentions it. The ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

Gum bleeding [Gingival bleeding]
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
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... Bleeding gums usually result from dental disorders; less commonly, they may stem from a blood dyscrasia or the effects of certain drugs. Physiologic causes of this common sign include pregnancy... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

Gum bleeding [Gingival bleeding]
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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... Bleeding gums usually result from dental disorders; less often, they may stem from blood dyscrasias or the effects of certain drugs. Physiologic causes of this common sign include pregnancy, which can produce gum swelling in the... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

Gum swelling
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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... Gum swelling may result from one of two mechanisms: an increase in the size of existing gum cells (hypertrophy) or an increase in their number (hyperplasia). This common sign may... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

Gum bleeding
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
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... Bleeding gums, or gingival bleeding, usually result from dental disorders; less commonly, they may stem from a blood dyscrasia or the effects of certain drugs. Physiologic causes of this common sign include pregnancy, which can... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

Gum bleeding [Gingival bleeding]
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
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... Bleeding gums usually result from dental disorders; less commonly, they may stem from a blood dyscrasia or the effects of certain drugs. Physiologic causes of this common sign include pregnancy, which can produce... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

SWOLLEN GUMS AND GUM MASS
(Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care)
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... The number of conditions causing focal or diffuse swelling of the gums is far out of proportion to the size of this organ and the fact that physicians frequently pay little attention to it ... READ MEDICAL BOOK EXCERPTS ONLINE » (free access, no registration)

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Discussion of list of 22 causes of Sore gums

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

See full list of 22 causes of Sore gums

Drug side effect causes of Sore gums

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins may possibly cause Sore gums as a side effect.
[See detailed list of 9 drug side effect causes of Sore gums]


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