Blood in saliva

[ukb12]

Just a quick one, does anyone else get a bit of blood in there saliva randomly. Not coughing it up or in phlegm, just in my mouth? Thanks all.

[shelly2shoes]

Do you have stomach issues .

[ukb12 in reply to shelly2shoes]

Nothing of note really loose now and again.

[BlackInk]

Could it be bleeding gums? I'm sure I've read that low B12 can lead to receding gums (which I have really badly)...

[ukb12 in reply to BlackInk]

Guns seem fine to be honest. Not sure if it’s unrelated but wanted to ask out there

[Gambit62 Administrator]

I don't think you could get blood in your saliva - if you have blood in your mouth then it must becoming from another source - eg bleeding gums as suggested below.

[ukb12 in reply to Gambit62]

I mean it’s not when I cough, just in my mouth

[Gambit62 Administrator in reply to ukb12]

if I understand correctly you are saying that you have blood in your mouth and it shows when you spit?

It isn't something I would associate with B12 unless deficiency has left you susceptible to infections, eg gum infections that mean your gums are bleeding into your mouth.

[CyclingDog]

I’d say gingivitis infection and receding gums because of low B12 and associated vulnerability to infection. I’ve lost teeth in the past because of this. Haven’t had a problem since I began self-injecting.

[potter5]

Hello ukb12, I also have blood in saliva from time to time noticeable when cleaning teeth, and receding gums. I think it is another symptom of B12. I use Corsodyl mouthwash and toothpaste. I have never had infection. I have b12 injections weekly. Kind regards Potter 5

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This would be something I think you would be better discussing with your dentist. I had it and lost a couple of teeth through it,