- 1. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
- (Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP))
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), also called immune thrombocytopenic purpura, is a blood-clotting disorder that can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding. ITP results from unusually ...
- 2. Periodontitis
- (Periodontitis)
- ... tartar buildup and check for easy bleeding. To check the health of your gum tissue, your dentist may use a metal probe to measure the depth of the gingival sulcus, the groove between your gums and your ...
- 3. Gingivitis
- (Gingivitis)
- ... your teeth and check your gums for redness, puffiness and easy bleeding. If it's not clear what has caused your gingivitis, your dentist may recommend that you get a medical evaluation to check for underlying ...
- 4. Thrombocytopenia
- (Thrombocytopenia)
- ... may be mild and cause few signs or symptoms. In rare cases, the number of platelets may be so low that dangerous internal bleeding can occur. Thrombocytopenia usually improves when the underlying cause ...
- 5. Von Willebrand disease
- (Von Willebrand disease)
- Von Willebrand disease is a condition that involves extended or excessive bleeding. It's the most common inherited bleeding condition. The cause of von Willebrand disease is a deficiency in or impairment ...
- 6. Trench mouth
- (Trench mouth)
- Trench mouth is a severe form of gingivitis that causes painful, infected, bleeding gums and ulcerations. Although trench mouth is rare today in developed nations, it's common in developing countries ...
- 7. To know chemo side effects you may face in Shanghai?
- (Chemotherapy)
- ... to avoid infection, such as staying away from people with colds or fevers, staying away from crowds of people, and washing your hands often. Platelets form blood clots that stop bleeding from cuts or ...
- 8. Dental Glossary
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... If a blood vessel was in the path of the needle during the piercing, severe and difficult-to-control bleeding can result. The jewelry itself also presents some hazards. You can choke on any studs, barbells ...
- 9. What Dental Procedures to Avoid When Pregnant
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... As a result of an upsurge in female hormones, gingivitis is one of the most common problems among expecting women. Some of the symptoms that must be checked are red, tender and bleeding gums, inflamed ...
- 10. Dental Tips for Pregnant Women in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... experience severe bleeding because during pregnancy, the blood flow in your body increases by 30 up to 50 percent! This condition may also lead to the condition called gingivitis, which is characterized ...
- 11. What are the Causes of Bleeding Gums?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... of some costly dental procedures, or perhaps if it’s too late, we may eventually lose our teeth and have to get an implant. What Makes Our Gums Bleed? The most common biological causes of bleeding ...
- 12. What is Periodontitis?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... they build up. Over time the accumulation of plaque and tartar can cause infection to develop. This causes red gums, or bleeding when you brush or floss. Healthy gums are pink and firm. If your gums are ...
- 13. Impacted wisdom teeth
- (Impacted wisdom teeth)
- ... Pain Red or swollen gums Tender or bleeding gums Swelling around the jaw Bad breath An unpleasant taste in your mouth Headache When to see a doctor See your dentist if you experience ...
- 14. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... throat or esophagus is affected Sensitivity to hot or spicy foods Bleeding and irritation with tooth brushing Other types of lichen planus If you have oral lichen planus, you may have lichen planus ...
- 15. Oral thrush
- (Oral thrush)
- ... and tonsils Lesions with a cottage cheese-like appearance Pain Slight bleeding if the lesions are rubbed or scraped Cracking and redness at the corners of your mouth (especially in denture wearers) ...
- 16. Mouth cancer
- (Mouth cancer)
- ... Surgery carries a risk of bleeding and infection. Surgery for mouth cancer often affects your appearance, as well as your ability to speak, eat and swallow. Your doctor may refer you to specialists ...
- 17. Bruise: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- ... bleeding elsewhere, such as from your nose or gums, or you notice blood in your eyes, stool or urine. You have no history of bruising, but suddenly experience bruises. These signs and symptoms may ...
- 18. Antiphospholipid syndrome
- (Antiphospholipid syndrome)
- ... The aortic valve — the valve between your heart's lower left chamber and aorta — also may be affected. Bleeding. Some people experience a decrease in platelets, blood cells necessary for normal clotting. ...
- 19. Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)
- (Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia))
- ... minimal since there are few nerve endings or blood vessels in the lingual frenulum. If any bleeding is present, it's likely to be only a drop or two of blood. After the procedure, the baby can breast-feed ...
- 20. Vitamin deficiency anemia
- (Vitamin deficiency anemia)
- ... before it leads to anemia. Scurvy. Vitamin C deficiency can lead to scurvy. Signs and symptoms of this rare disease include bleeding under the skin and around the gums. If you suspect that you ...
