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YOUR question does not give me enough information to tell you much. So I am only able to give you a generalised answer. This may not apply to you, but I would advise that you consult doctors in Mulago Hospital, as you will need to be physically examined; a blood test needs to be done before we can g
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Dear Doctor,
My teeth have been bleeding since the age of eight. I am now aged 21. Three years ago, I started losing weight, and I am very weak. I am worried. What could be the problem? Some time back, the gums would swell. I have been trying to treat them, but I need some advice.
Phyberuth
Dear Phyberuth,
YOUR question does not give me enough information to tell you much. So I am only able to give you a generalised answer. This may not apply to you, but I would advise that you consult doctors in Mulago Hospital, as you will need to be physically examined; a blood test needs to be done before we can get a conclusive answer.
As it is a long-standing problem, I doubt your conditions are related. You would need to do a liver enzyme test, to check if your liver is okay. Your oral hygiene has to be perfect, so visit a dentist for a checkup on gum disease or any other oral condition that needs treatment.
Drug side effect can also cause the gums to bleed and for you to lose weight. Other Conditions that cause bleeding gums and weight loss include leukaemia and liver disease.
Dear Doctor,
My teeth have been bleeding since the age of eight. I am now aged 21. Three years ago, I started losing weight, and I am very weak. I am worried. What could be the problem? Some time back, the gums would swell. I have been trying to treat them, but I need some advice.
Phyberuth
Dear Phyberuth,
YOUR question does not give me enough information to tell you much. So I am only able to give you a generalised answer. This may not apply to you, but I would advise that you consult doctors in Mulago Hospital, as you will need to be physically examined; a blood test needs to be done before we can get a conclusive answer.
As it is a long-standing problem, I doubt your conditions are related. You would need to do a liver enzyme test, to check if your liver is okay. Your oral hygiene has to be perfect, so visit a dentist for a checkup on gum disease or any other oral condition that needs treatment.
Drug side effect can also cause the gums to bleed and for you to lose weight. Other Conditions that cause bleeding gums and weight loss include leukaemia and liver disease.