- 21. Dental Emergency in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... your dentist within the hour. Gum or Tissue Injuries: If it’s the gum or tissues (cheeks, lips or tongue) around the teeth that are a problem, then treat it right away with a warm saline solution. If there’s ...
- 22. Impacted wisdom teeth
- (Impacted wisdom teeth)
- ... wisdom teeth may cause no apparent or immediate problems. But because they're hard to clean, they may be more vulnerable to tooth decay and gum disease than other teeth are. Impacted wisdom teeth that ...
- 23. Wegener's granulomatosis
- (Wegener's granulomatosis)
- ... of the gums Ear infections Cough Chest pain Coughing up blood (hemoptysis) Shortness of breath Wheezing General ill feeling (malaise) Unintended weight loss Joint aches and swelling Blood ...
- 24. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... Frequent infections, such as gum or skin infections and vaginal or bladder infections Although type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, it typically appears during childhood or adolescence. Type 2 ...
- 25. Oral lichen planus
- (Oral lichen planus)
- ... of tissues Open sores Location These lesions may appear on the following sites: Inside of the cheeks, the most common location Gums Tongue Inner tissues of the lips Throat Esophagus ...
- 26. Oral thrush
- (Oral thrush)
- ... can be painful and may bleed slightly when you scrape them. Sometimes oral thrush may spread to the roof of your mouth, your gums, your tonsils or the back of your throat. Although oral thrush can affect ...
- 27. Mouth cancer
- (Mouth cancer)
- Mouth cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the mouth. Mouth cancer can occur on the lips, gums, tongue, inside lining of the cheeks, and the roof and floor of the mouth. ...
- 28. 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 ...
- 29. Menopause
- (Menopause)
- ... in certain foods. There are two main types of phytoestrogens — isoflavones and lignans. Isoflavones are found in soybeans, chickpeas and other legumes. Lignans occur in flaxseed, whole grains and some ...
- 30. Antiphospholipid syndrome
- (Antiphospholipid syndrome)
- ... If you have this condition (thrombocytopenia), you may have few or no symptoms. However, if your platelet count drops too low, you may have episodes of bleeding, particularly from your nose and gums. You ...
- 31. Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)
- (Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia))
- ... to: Breast-feeding problems. Breast-feeding requires a baby to keep his or her tongue over the lower gum while sucking. If a baby isn't able to move or keep his or her tongue in the right position, ...
- 32. 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 ...
- 33. Aplastic anemia
- (Aplastic anemia)
- ... Shortness of breath with exertion Rapid or irregular heart rate Pale skin Frequent or prolonged infections Unexplained or easy bruising Nosebleeds and bleeding gums Prolonged bleeding from ...
- 34. Anemia
- (Anemia)
- ... green leafy vegetables and dried fruit. Folate. This nutrient, and its synthetic form, folic acid, can be found in citrus fruits and juices, bananas, dark green leafy vegetables, legumes and fortified ...
- 35. Airplane ear
- (Airplane ear)
- ... airplane ear. Airplane ear is also called ear barotrauma, barotitis media or aerotitis media. Usually self-care steps — such as yawning, swallowing or chewing gum — can prevent or correct the differences ...
- 36. Trigeminal neuralgia
- (Trigeminal neuralgia)
- ... lasting days, weeks, months or longer —some people have periods when they experience no pain Pain in areas supplied by the trigeminal nerve (nerve branches), including the cheek, jaw, teeth, gums, lips, ...
- 37. Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)
- (Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML))
- ... Unusual bleeding, such as frequent nosebleeds and bleeding from the gums When to see a doctor Make an appointment with a doctor if you develop any signs or symptoms that seem unusual or that worry ...
- 38. Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)
- ... include: Bleeding from the gums Fever Frequent infections Frequent or severe nosebleeds Lumps caused by swollen lymph nodes in and around the neck, underarm, stomach or groin Pale skin Shortness ...
- 39. Gastroenterology/Endoscopy
- (Medical Center Services)
- ... or drinking is allowed for 4 to 8 hours before the procedure. Smoking and chewing gum are also prohibited during this time. Patients should tell their doctor about all health conditions they have—especially ...
- 40. Can HIV be transmitted by kissing?
- (HIV Transmission)
- ... exchanged due to bleeding gums or sores in the mouth. Because of this remote risk, it is recommended that individuals who are HIV-infected avoid deep, open-mouth “French” kissing with a non-infected partner, ...