Gingival bleeding
Hemorrhage affecting the gingiva.
Also called: Bleeding gums, Gingival haemorrhage, Gingival hemorrhage, Gingivorrhagia.
Conditions associated with gingival bleeding
The following conditions have been associated with gingival bleeding in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Acute promyelocytic leukemia
Acute promyelocytic leukemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bernard-Soulier syndrome
Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bernard-Soulier syndrome
Bernard Soulier syndrome (BSS) is an inherited platelet disorder characterized by mild to severe bleeding tend...
Chikungunya
Chikungunya is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Chédiak-Higashi syndrome
Chédiak-Higashi syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Combined deficiency of factor V and factor VIII
Combined deficiency of factor V and factor VIII is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
Congenital alpha2-antiplasmin deficiency
Congenital alpha2-antiplasmin deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Congenital factor V deficiency
Congenital factor V deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor VII deficiency
Congenital factor VII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Congenital factor X deficiency
Congenital factor X deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor XIII deficiency
Congenital factor XIII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Congenital fibrinogen deficiency
Congenital fibrinogen deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Dengue fever
Dengue fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Gaucher disease
Gaucher disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glanzmann thrombasthenia
Glanzmann thrombasthenia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glanzmann thrombasthenia 1
A bleeding syndrome characterized by spontaneous mucocutaneous bleeding and an exaggerated response to trauma ...
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome 1
Any Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the HPS1 gene....
Moderate hemophilia A
Moderate hemophilia A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Polycythemia vera
Polycythemia vera is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Rift valley fever
Rift valley fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Snakebite envenomation
Snakebite envenomation is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Waldenström macroglobulinemia
Waldenström macroglobulinemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) is a primary immunodeficiency disease characterized by microthrombocytopenia, e...
congenital afibrinogenemia
Familial afibrinogenemia is a coagulation disorder characterized by bleeding symptoms due to a complete absenc...
congenital prothrombin deficiency
Congenital factor II deficiency is an inherited bleeding disorder due to reduced activity of factor II (FII, p...
factor XIII, A subunit, deficiency of
factor XIII, A subunit, deficiency of is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
intellectual disability, autosomal dominant 43
Any autosomal dominant non-syndromic intellectual disability in which the cause of the disease is a mutation i...
Tests providers may use to investigate gingival bleeding
When investigating gingival bleeding, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside gingival bleeding
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if gingival bleeding is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom gingival bleeding mean?
Gingival bleeding is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Hemorrhage affecting the gingiva.
Which conditions are associated with gingival bleeding?
Gingival bleeding has been reported in association with 29 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Acute promyelocytic leukemia, Bernard-Soulier syndrome, Bernard-Soulier syndrome, Chikungunya, Chédiak-Higashi syndrome. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about gingival bleeding?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.