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What Are The Probable Reasons Of Having Blood Spots On Pillow?

I am probably worrying about nothing. However, I am bleeding slightly at night. My pillow has blood spots on it. I do not see any visible wounds, so I think it may becoming from my nose. However, I do not taste blood and the bleeding is not physically discovered on my body. s
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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Hi dear ,

The symptoms you mention in query are very common .There is nothing to worry and blood probably do not come from nose . There can be two reasons for such symptoms .


First there can be a infection in oral cavity like gingivitis and periodontitis . In this case you should consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor with the help of a instrument known as ' probe ' check the depth of gum pocket to confirm the diagnosis . In this case Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis like scaling and curetage . Doctor may also prescribe antibiotics ( metronidazole ) course and show correct brushing technique .

Secondly it can be due to acid reflux . If your have symptoms like heart burn the its a gastrointestinal reflux disease , if there is no such symptoms then its a silent reflux . Doctor may prescribe you medicines like ranitidine and omeprazole .

For noe maintain proper oral hygiene , do warm saline rinse , Take antacid and eat light food at night . Avoid smoking and alcohol.

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Are The Probable Reasons Of Having Blood Spots On Pillow?

Hi dear , The symptoms you mention in query are very common .There is nothing to worry and blood probably do not come from nose . There can be two reasons for such symptoms . First there can be a infection in oral cavity like gingivitis and periodontitis . In this case you should consult dentist for proper examination . Doctor with the help of a instrument known as probe check the depth of gum pocket to confirm the diagnosis . In this case Doctor may perform oral prophylaxis like scaling and curetage . Doctor may also prescribe antibiotics ( metronidazole ) course and show correct brushing technique . Secondly it can be due to acid reflux . If your have symptoms like heart burn the its a gastrointestinal reflux disease , if there is no such symptoms then its a silent reflux . Doctor may prescribe you medicines like ranitidine and omeprazole . For noe maintain proper oral hygiene , do warm saline rinse , Take antacid and eat light food at night . Avoid smoking and alcohol. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari