Blood spit is the common term used to describe the presence of blood in mucus or sputum while spitting or coughing. It is usually caused due to a chest or lung infection. Consult a doctor immediately if it is accompanied by other symptoms like unexplained weight loss, chest pain, or breathlessness.
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I have nausea and diarrhea right after eating. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I had symptoms of diarrhea for almost three weeks immediately after eating. I also feel nauseous with large meals, so I only eat broth and bread. I do not feel anything while drinking water. I took a test that showed no bacteria, parasites, or ova. Also, I saw blood in my saliva last ni... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. From your history, it seems to be either persistent diarrhea with an infective agent, which is not localized on your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), or another possibility is post-in... Read Full »
I have bloody sputum and red spots in my throat, but my laryngoscopy was normal. Please help me.
Query: Hi doctor, I have red dots on the back of my throat and noticed blood in my sputum. I got a laryngoscope done last year after feeling something in the back of my throat. The ENT doctor said nothing was wrong. But now I am spitting up blood. And, blood in the sputum has been increasing over the last ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. As per your concerns, it is essential to know whether the blood in the sputum is from the pharynx or the lungs. If you have frequent coughs with blood-stained sputum, then a sputum routine examination, sputum cultu... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old male with a weight of 403.44 lbs (pounds) and a height of five feet seven inches. After waking up in the morning, I spit blood out of my mouth. After clearing my throat, I spit a little bloody mucus. Then it gets cleared. please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The described symptoms should not be taken lightly. Please mention whether you have a smoking habit and the duration of having bloody sputum in the morning. You need to consult a lung specialist and an ENT (ear, nose,... Read Full »
Is it possible to have gum disease without having blood in the spit?
Query: Hi doctor, Can a person have gum disease without the presence of blood in the spit? Please reply. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I understand your concern. Yes, an individual can have gum disease without spitting blood. However, the presence of blood in the saliva while spitting is the initial stage of gum disease called gingivitis, and prolonged gingivitis pr... Read Full »
What could cause a little blood in the saliva?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old female. Sometimes when I clean my throat, I spit saliva with a little pink blood. I have no cough at all, nor am I sick. I went to the dentist, and he told me I had gingivitis. I went to an Otolaryngologist two months ago for an unrelated reason but had not noticed ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have a clogged nose? Do you feel like something falls from the back of your nose in your mouth? Do you also have any weight loss, night sweats, or family history of lung cancer? Read Full »
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