Bleeding from gum while brushing

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Respected doctor I read in Google that bleeding gum is a sign of blood cancer .sir i noticed that while brushing blood was there in toothpaste i just pressed the gum its started to bleed is this something to worry about

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Dr. Alok Kumar Dewangan

Radiation Oncologist 5 yrs exp Raipur

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Yes, bleeding gums is sign. But need more complete history- do you have fever, weight lose, night sweet, palpable lymph nodes.

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DO blood test - CBC WITH PERIPHERAL SMEAR

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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Karumanchi Radiation Oncologist 15 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Karumanchi

Radiation Oncologist 15 yrs exp Hyderabad

It can be because of various reasons including cancer. VitC deficiency, trauma while brushing, infections, bleeding disorders or due to blood cancer like leukemia. Need further evaluation with blood test like CBP , Peripheral smear, clinical examination.