- Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a disorder in which the blood lacks certain clotting factors making bleeding difficult to stop.
- Medication reaction or side-effect
Medication side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, weakness, dizziness, seizures, and more.
- Aspirin use
Side effects of taking aspirin include nosebleeds, bruises, stomach pain and upset, bloody vomit and more.
- Toothbrush irritation
Toothbrush irritation, from improper brushing, causes receding gums, worn enamel, and tooth sensitivity.
- Periodontal (gum) disease
Periodontal (gum) diseases are serious and painful infections that can lead to tooth loss if untreated.
- Sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease symptoms include repeated infections, yellow skin, fatigue, dizziness, pain, and more.
- Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a mild form of periodontal (gum) disease that can cause redness, swelling, and bleeding gums.
- Pre-leukemia (myelodysplastic syndrome)
Myelodysplastic syndromes are diseases that affect the bone marrow and blood, causing anemia and tiredness.
- Broken (fractured) jaw
Broken jaws are cause pain, bruising in the mouth, swelling and numbness.
- Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus)
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease marked by swollen painful joints, a rash, swollen lymph nodes, and more.
- Trauma or injury
Trauma most often refers to serious bodily injury or wounds symptoms range depending on the injury.
- Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia causes bruising, frequent nosebleeds, and tiny red dots that look like a rash.
- Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency)
Scurvy is a form of vitamin C deficiency leading to anemia, nosebleeds, loose teeth, bleeding gums, and more.
- Blood clotting disorder
Blood clotting disorders increase the risk that dangerous blood clots will form in the body.
