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Old 03-08-2004, 11:36 PM  
hottoddy
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Originally posted by macker

My gum has started to bleed when brushing last few days... no odd brusing as I've noticed... whats the deal?
Probably just gingivitis (brush more). I think what the Shemp is getting at is abnormal blood production - particularily low platelets. These are responsible for your blood's clotting properties. Low platelets can be a sign of something serious (autoimmune disorders, cancer, internal bleeding), especially if the numbers are low enough to result in easy bleeding or bruising.
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