Blood in Saliva

[ragie08]

Hi Guys... I really badly needed your advise and comment..

I am very much worried on my health situation, because this past few days I experience Blood in my Saliva especially every time I split out my saliva every morning... I am very much worried about this; It was started when I stop drinking liquor and smoking... cause this past years I am very alcoholic and smoker...when is stop all this after 2 weeks I started to experience this blood on my saliva.... What is the specific reason why it has happen.? and if there's a cure what it is..?/ please anyone could answer my question I am very much worried about my condition.

[ragie08]

Thanks for your comment.

Couple of months ago i noticed that my chest was hurting. Not my breasts but in between my breasts I dont know if its my lungs or my heart but it hurts, and mostly when I make sudden movements when I wake up and such. What is the possible cause of this?

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hi there,
Blood in saliva can be either coming out from the mouth, the nose, or  other parts of the gastrointestinal or respiratory tract.Esophagitis,gastritis,gingivitis,ulcers in the mouth, recent dental work are common gastrointestinal causes of blood in saliva.Bronchitis,nosebleed,pneumonia,pneumothorax are respiratory problems presenting with blood in saliva. Other rare but serious causes are esophageal cancer, lung cancer, stomach cancer etc.What are the other symptoms you have been having? A clinical examination and work up like X-ray chest, blood counts and endoscopy may be needed. I sincerely hope it helps.
Best luck and regards!