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What Causes Tenderness In Nostrils And Painful Bleeding In Gums?
Question: The past two days I have noticed when I press on my nostrils on either side the inner wall (the flexibile lower part of the bridge) is very tender. Almost like its bruised. My top front gums feel unsettled as well. When I flossed a couple nights ago, one area did bleed and was painful. Can this all be linked? Not sure why my nose would hurt. Please help!
Brief Answer:
Get an ENT and Dental checkup done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. There are a number of reasons for a tender nose:
a. A nasal inflammation or infection involving the skin, mucosa (inner lining) or cartilage of the nose.
b. A dental or gum infection.
c. A contact between the internal structures of the nose.
d. A minor trauma to the nose, sometimes with nose picking or trimming of nasal hair (vibrissae).
2. Hence it will take a detailed examination to locate the source.
3. This area of the lower nose and upper lip is known as the 'dangerous area of the face' as far as infections are concerned as the blood drains to the eye and brain unlike the rest of the face. Though it has been only two days, I would urge you to get this examined an treated at the earliest.
4. Many parameters such as your age, medical history are unavailable for further comment.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Get an ENT and Dental checkup done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. There are a number of reasons for a tender nose:
a. A nasal inflammation or infection involving the skin, mucosa (inner lining) or cartilage of the nose.
b. A dental or gum infection.
c. A contact between the internal structures of the nose.
d. A minor trauma to the nose, sometimes with nose picking or trimming of nasal hair (vibrissae).
2. Hence it will take a detailed examination to locate the source.
3. This area of the lower nose and upper lip is known as the 'dangerous area of the face' as far as infections are concerned as the blood drains to the eye and brain unlike the rest of the face. Though it has been only two days, I would urge you to get this examined an treated at the earliest.
4. Many parameters such as your age, medical history are unavailable for further comment.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. Im 31. I will go to my dentist as this is where perhaps it started .
Brief Answer:
Yes, this is the best way forward.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Yes, that is the best way forward.
2. If this has spread from the dental treatment, it should be easily managed.
3. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Yes, this is the best way forward.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for writing back.
1. Yes, that is the best way forward.
2. If this has spread from the dental treatment, it should be easily managed.
3. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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