Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Blood In Sputum?
hi there doctor i am bilal i have problem with bleeding gums.also blood stain on phlegm i went to to dentist he gave me medicine and he did scaling now i am feeling well but there is a still little a bit mucus come in my throat i think it comes from chest but some time there is a stain of blood on mucus or phlegm not too much a little bit.i have nt got any fever any pain on chest nothing.i recently got the treatment dentist call it scalling.i need to go once more.i do have some time breathing problem but not too much i really want to know thats is the bleeding gums is the real cause for this blood stain on pghlem.
Fri, 17 Jun 2016
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum).
And hemoptysis is commonly seen with lung infection (pneumonia or tuberculosis) and bronchitis.
So consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray to rule out lung infection.
3. PFT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for lung causes.
Bleeding gums can cause this kind of blood in sputum due to swallowing of blood.
So consult pulmonologist to evaluate pulmonary causes for hemoptysis.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
You are having hemoptysis (blood in sputum).
And hemoptysis is commonly seen with lung infection (pneumonia or tuberculosis) and bronchitis.
So consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray to rule out lung infection.
3. PFT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for lung causes.
Bleeding gums can cause this kind of blood in sputum due to swallowing of blood.
So consult pulmonologist to evaluate pulmonary causes for hemoptysis.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Chest pain
Loading Online Doctors....