Blood in the mouth

[43tripandskip]

Can anyone come up with suggestions? Yesterday evening, still suffering from a prolonged cold, I coughed and congealed blood came into my handkerchief. I tried to rinse out my mouth but there were tiny bit of congealed blood caught in my teeth and on my tongue. It was only by cleaning my teeth, that I was able to get rid of it. I thought that it might be due to receding gums /loose teeth which have been well looked after, but are in their present state due to osteoporosis.

Early this morning, I woke up, coughed and I removed congealed blood from my mouth. Turning on the light, I saw that the rest of the blood was bright red. It was more difficult to clean my mouth with a toothbrush but my mouth now looks clean with no discernible bleeding from the mouth. Thinking that my stomach might be irritated by Omneprazole, I later took my predisolone with plain yoghurt.

Now I'm in a quandary, I'm inclined to wait and see if it happens again. I'd like to think it's an isolated incident. Has anyone had anything like this? Any suggestions gratefully received.

[Hidden]

In the past I have had bloody post nasal drip during a bad cold and cough season. Probably popped A vessel or two coughing and blowing. A little blood goes a long way but If it continues its worth checking out.

[43tripandskip in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Poopadoop. It's comforting to know that these symptoms are not uncommon. I've just spoken to a nurse on a health advisory phone line, and he advises a visit to my GP. I'm just arranging it now, so I'll let you know how I get on later in the day. Many thanks

[SheffieldJane]

I think it is more likely to be linked to your chest and the coughing. This sort of symptom should always be reported and investigated, even if you can see a logical explanation for it. I hope they do a chest x Ray just to be on the safe side. Let us know what happens. You are probably quite frightened. Let's hope is nothing but a burst blood vessel.

[43tripandskip in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thanks Sheffieldjane. I'm hoping that it will all peter out. I'm not someone who worries, but my husband gets really worried, so I'm worried that he's worried!

[Mitziecat]

Must be worrying for you. Might be absoutely fine but coughing up blood should always be investigated. Fingers crossed that all ok.

[43tripandskip in reply to Mitziecat]

Thanks Mitziecat. I went to the GP and she sent me for a chest ex ray and blood test yesterday. She says that there's nothing wrong in the mouth but that it could be something in the trachea - possible irritation from the preds that I'm taking. I won't know the results until next week If further investigation is needed. She says that the hospital might put a camera down my throat to investigate - I don't suppose it will be as good as holiday snaps - trying not to think about it too much!

[Oldman-1]

Mm .. since having this PMG, I`ve also noticed on the odd occasion when I clean my teeth, blood when I spit out into the wash basin. Normally, this never happens and I use a strong mouthwash as a routine. It`s an isolated show which I feel is related to the disease.

[43tripandskip in reply to Oldman-1]

Yes, I'm hoping that the bleeding will become intermittant. I feel reassured by your message