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the top of my tongue just starts bleeding; for no ...

 

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the top of my tongue just starts bleeding; for no apparent reason like a stigmata. i didn''t bite it or injure it in any way

 

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Male, Age: 69, New York

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Submitted: 1936 days ago.
Category: Health
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Kamran replied1936 days ago.

Hi thereCustomer

How long has this been going on for?

Are you on any blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin?

How long does the bleeding last for?

Do you have any other medical problems?

Customer replied1936 days ago.

Reply to Kamran's Post: about 6 monts -no blood thiners just allergy problems

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Expert:  Kamran replied1936 days ago.

Is your tongue painful at all?

Any bruises or bleeding from anywhere else?

Are you sure you have not bitten your tongue whilst sleeping?

Have you had a CBC, clotting profile blood test, to check your platelets/clotting?

How long does the bleeding last for, and what do you do to trigger it?

Customer replied1935 days and 23 hours ago.

Reply to Kamran's Post: no pain -nobruises -no bite -idont know to thelast two questions

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Expert:  Kamran replied1935 days and 23 hours ago.

The last 2 questions were:

Have you ever had a blood test?

When the bleeding starts, how long does it last for? What stops it?

Customer replied1935 days and 23 hours ago.

im new at this i don't know what more you want

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Expert:  Kamran replied1935 days and 23 hours ago.

Basically, if your tongue is bleeding for no apparent reason, then I would seek advise from your doctor. It would be worthwhile having a blood test to look at your platelet count (these are required to make blood clot, and when your counts are low, these could make you bleed), and a coagulation test (which measures clotting products in your blood). It may also be worth getting your doctor to examine your tongue.

I hope this information has helped.

If you are happy with the information I have provided, please click the accept button.

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

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Category: Health
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Accepts: 51
Answered: 3/2/2008

Experience: BSc MBBS MRCP (UK)

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Customer replied1935 days and 23 hours ago.

Reply to Kamran's Post: that's a terrible answer-of course i will see a doctor

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Expert:  Kamran replied1935 days and 23 hours ago.

Hi there. Sorry, but I dont see why that is a terrible answer. I was giving you some pointers as to what I think might be contributing to your tongue bleeding, and what tests might be required.

Customer replied1935 days and 23 hours ago.

i will ok the 9 dollar payment but i hope for better information in the future

 
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