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I do smoke cigarettes but have heard about dark lips because of it but My Gums are getting dark in color. Any advice on this ?

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It's tobacco stain, u Stop smoking, gradually it reduces ...  Read More

I have dark gums all throughout the upper portion and lower portion.What can be the possible cure for it?They don't hurt,don't stink.Just them being dark is unusual as others have pink gums.

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Colour of the gums depends upon the underlying pigment present in the skin,so you may see a dermatologist. ...  Read More

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Hello Doctor y my gums are changing color... previously it was darker pink shade ..now it's turning into blackish color Few days back i got bacterial infection in throat ? (Used Amoxicillin antibiotic for 10 days ) Did that effect on my gums too? Thank you

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There can be many reasons for color change .. Sometimes it is natural and sometimes it is due to deposition of food debris or any infection that particularly leads to change of color. But it's not bec ...  Read More

Some dark patches in gum inside mouth. It doesn't​ hurt or bleed. Please suggest what should be the course of action.

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Hi Since when have u noticed? That Dark patch on the gums is pigmentation of the gum,called Melanin pigmentation which is natural... if ur very much concerned of the pigmentation then u can visit a d ...  Read More

I want to get rid of the dark gums above my dental crowns. I got the Dental Crowns 5 years ago.

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It seems that you have placed metal ceramic crowns which have dark metal substructure as a framework to support your tooth coloured ceramic which is rather weak and will potentially fracture without i ...  Read More

I had cavity when I was very young and had got it filled to how ever the filling came out a few years ago I did not bother to get it filled again but now the gum around that tooth has a dark spot

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If the filling u had was a silver filling then d discolouration around your gums can be Coz of the amalgam (silver) filling. It's called amalgam tattoo. ...  Read More

I want strong teeth and gums and my gums color is in little dark in color i m shying to smile broad can you help me?

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Sometimes due to excessive melanin pigmentation in the gums they appear darker than normal. A laser treatment or surgical treatment can be done to remove/lighten the dark pigmentation. However this re ...  Read More

What does this mean? Is this a sign of something serious like cancer? I'm scared.. please help me to understand

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Can I have a proper history of this .. kindly connect on WhatsApp 959798368zero..wil help u ...  Read More

I have done my CBC and it remarks as Normochromic Normocytic What does it mean It my report normal? Please tell

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I have sex with my gf but on nxt day she take ipill but now her Breastfeeding what that mean

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She has breast milk secretions u mean ? Need more details ...  Read More

After bleeding from one tooth's gum , it became dark redness. The redness is reducing but it slows . Any suggestions please see the photo.thanks

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The dark redness in the gum after bleeding may be due to localized gingival inflammation or a small hematoma (blood accumulation under the tissue). Since the redness is gradually reducing, it indicate ...  Read More

Gums of upper jaw turning sligh dark I think due to smoking. Is it harmful or not also please tell if any cure ?

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Upon review these were the findings- C/c-Upper jaw gums dark H/o Smoking Elaborately these are to be done for- Smoking cessation, habit breaking counseling Provisional diagnosis- - Differential diagno ...  Read More

What does it mean that there Multiple small follicles seen in bilateral ovaries , please explain me. In MRI report And Small (~12×10.5mms) seen in right ovary?

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Please share your reports. Or please specify your query clearly ...  Read More

I am not bleeding well Just the 20% of my usual flows in the initial days of periods. Could this be due to unprotected sex that I had a week ago before my due dates of periods and could this mean pregnancy? If yes what are the natural foods/ways which can stop pregnancy or would lead to miscarriage? Or it due be due some other factors also like s

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If you had taken any pill it can be it's side effects ...  Read More

Since one month, blood from Gums, while brushing.Since one month, blood from Gums, while brushing...

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Problem of bleeding gums is associated with deposition of plaque and calculus around your teeth . Kindly visit your nearest dentist and get professional cleaning or scaling , and your dentist will als ...  Read More

My usg abdomen was done, gi doctor said everything was fine but i read there was written collapsed bowel loops in right iliac fossa, no mass or anything visualised. Is this normal? Does this mean I didn't had a poop before the usg hence it came up? I do have problem of farting a lot and its very smelly! Please guide.

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Before I answer this question I want to ask you few things; Do you know what is "right iliac fossa"? Do you know what is meant by "collapsed" I want to add for your information that the poop that you ...  Read More

I see that lower jaw 3-4 front teeth gum is not of same quality as the upper one. Gum density is less as compared to other part of teeth. How can I take proper care of my gum?

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Hello... I understand your concern, every area of our cavity cannot have same size and density of gums. Everyone usually has little less gum in the lower front area, if you don’t have any problem righ ...  Read More

My ceramic crown dental implant is done in early 2013. I saw recently that it's showing this black gum line on the inside of tooth. It does not pain or no discomfort. I am able to chew as usual. Can you guide me by seeing photo as to what exactly has happened? And do I need to take urgent action?

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It seems like gum recession or metal exposure. Please visit the dentist and go for another crown if needed. Hope this helps you ...  Read More

Blood coming from gums when I applied toothbrush in morning some time feeling pain in gums please suggest me what I do

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Greetings, bleeding from gums is a serious issue and can't be ignored. Bleeding occurs because of inflammation of gums. Please consult a dentist right away and get it treated. For more information, ...  Read More

What does this mean our neurologist is saying it is normal..I want to just confirm that is there a serious matter ? Her EEG report is also normal and kf ring reports are also normal ..Dr is saying is it due to anxiety I want to take your opinion Dr Sahab What does this calcified granuloma mean which has come in reports ? She has shivering in left

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Calcified granuloma means a healed lesion. As EEG is normal, so you don't need to worry especially as a Neurologist has already seen. ...  Read More

What is mean by msf is 5 mm on 10th day of period?? Plz find attached report along with it. And is this normal or not.

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Not normal ...  Read More

I missed my period and tested for pregnancy after 3 days which showed negative, i used the pregnancy test kit again 5 days after first test again showed negative. on 12th day of missing period i started getting period but the flow is clot/lump like its not even being soaked by pad. what does it mean ? i hope its not miscarriage because test was ne

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Check beta hcg It will confirm mostly u r not pregnant dear But wht is the cause of pregnancy loss at 5th month.... Plz take a consultation ...  Read More

I am having dark mouthgums from many years and its increasing slowly n its become too dark. It doesn't look good when I smile. And also my teeth are not so appropriate, there's gap now in between some of them.

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Hello, There is a procedure of laser depigmentation of gums. You can go to your nearest dentist and get it done. However, the effects are not permanent as the natural pigmentation of your gums will ...  Read More

I'm noticing that gum is bleeding after brushing for sometime and I noticed a small part of my gum is separated from the teeth root gum. Is that a big problem? What to do with the loosened part of my gum?

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Omnident toothpaste and brush with soft brush from gums towards the teeth Massage gums with Astrigum gum paint thrice daily for 15 days Warm saline rinses between meals ...  Read More

I have an issue in gums like reducing and bleeding gums, sometimes pain also. What should I do for the cure of gums problems.

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Start toothpaste stolin R Use extra soft toothbrush Vit C supplement 500mg once daily Start flossing regularly Gentle gum massage with gumex gel Warm saline rinse ...  Read More

What does this report mean. Do I have typhoid or not? I am not able to understand this report. Please help me with this. Thank you

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Report is normal. ...  Read More

Im suffering from bleeding gums and bad breath severe at morning and night.. How to get rid of it...I also have dark circles under my eyes need a medicine fr tat too

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Get ur dental check up done. You may need to get scaling done. ...  Read More

Hi, I got my teeth cleaned as my doctor said I have gingivitis. It is been 1month gums are still paining is is making me uncomfortable and are sore too. In torch light I can see a dark film that is attached to my gums only on bottom side of the layer. Please suggest should I get it cleaned again? Or what could be the possible reason?

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You can go to your doctor..please check once again.If you have any remnants of tartar let him clean it thoroughly...we can not say the reason without checking clinically. ...  Read More

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I'm having swollen gums and they bleed sometimes. Also, I've noticed the lower portion of gums has become dark.

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Bleeding and swelling in gums happen because of plaque and deposits commonly It is advised to have a thorough session of scaling and polishing ...  Read More

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