spitting blood

[dannyday5821]

ive noticed recently that when ive spat, its not completley white, it had a slight tinge of pink, ive realised this is actually blood! im not sure where this is coming from...

i checked in my mouth, eveything seems fine - no ulcers or anything, but i saw on my tounge some spots, about 5 of them, right at the end had to use a tourch to see them! Are they causing the blood? I couldnt see them bleeding.

the spots look like a healthy fleshy colour, not black, blue purple or yellow. What should i do? is it just a case of using some mouthwash? brushing my tounge as well as my teeth? or should i see a doctor? is this blood coming from my stomach or lungs?

should i see a doctor? ive no pain or anything like that.

[flump2]

If I were you I would find a decent morgue.

[daniela31]

And stop spitting.....it's a disgusting habit.

[terambulan]

If there is blood in saliva it could be TB symptoms......see a doc quick as TB is highly contagious and a killer. Best to be safe than sorry....get it checked.

[yogasun]

I'm hoping that you mean when you are cleaning your teeth.
In which case it would be almost certainly coming from your gums which can bleed a little with vigorous brushing, particularly as you get older. I can't think of any other good reason to spit.
If you have regular jheck ups your dentist would advise of any potential gum disease/inflammation.

[R1Geezer]

It's the onset of middle age mate, better smack yourself in the mouth!

[flump2]

lets pray terambulam

[sqad617]

Spitting blood or coughing blood? Spitting would suggest problems in the mouth, but COUGHING blood is a "different ball game". Clarify and see your GP.

[jno]

yogasun's answer sounds right to me; it happens to me occasionally and it's just over-vigorous brushing of teeth. Check with your dentist to make sure there are no minor infections to be treated, but it doesn't sound anything to worry about.

[Whoever]

I think your first port of call should be your dentist. Do you have regular checkups? Gum disease can cause bleeding if your teeth are clearned too vigorously or with a toothbrush that is too hard.
If your dentist can't find anything wrong, check with your doctor.

[jen78]

Could be from your gums or some irritation in your airways or nose.

Do you smoke?

If there's no obvious answer then see your GP.

[Ice.Maiden]

If you get white patches in your mouth, or cough up blood, then go and see your doctor, but the blood's more likely to be coming from your gums, as others've said.