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What Causes Bleeding Gums And White-coated Tongue?

Posted on Mon, 20 Jun 2016

Question: I woke up with brown coating in my mouth and on my tongue. My gums were bleeding before I went to sleep. No blood from nose or lungs.
Never happened before

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Clotted blood

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The brown coating is possibly due to clotted blood.
As you said there was prior gum bleed.
The commonest cause of gum bleed is vitamin C deficiency.
I suggest replacement of the same.
Have you any other prior medical condition, any regular medicines?
l have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem.
Best of luck. Dr Mittal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (11 minutes later)

I am on many medications and placid is one. I thought that the brown color could be from blood from the gums..... Thank you for resolving my concerns so quickly!!!

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Best regards

Detailed Answer:
Best of luck

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar