Are Purple Gums A Symptom Of Hiv

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Hypertension Or Gum Disease A Symptom?

At what stage would hypertension be considered an indicator of infection? Also how about gum disease? Thanks....

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question.Neither hypertension (high blood pressure) nor gum disease, indicate a personmay have HIV. The vast majority of people with hypertension and gum diseasedo not have HIV. These are separate diseases. However, in... Read more »

HIV risk from scissors and prechewed gum?? (CHEWING GUM, 2011) (PRE-CHEWED GUM, 2011)

I am really worried about two events which happened recently. i came in contact with a scissors which were used by someone before a longtime. 2. I came in contact with a prechewed gum. I touched it. and after sometime i put my hands in my mouth...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi."Coming in contact with a scissors which were used by someone before a longtime" is not a risk for acquiring HIV!Similarly touching pre-chewed gum and then putting your hands in your mouth is not an HIV risk! See link below.Dr. Bob<a... Read more »

Bleeding gums, Herpes, and HIV

I am an HIV+ male with CD4 counts of 500+ and a low viral load who is not on medication.I have had problems with dry and receding gum line all my life. Periodically, this causes bleeding and pain that must be addressed by a competent dental...

Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.

Grady Health System

1. How, if at all, does my my positive status affect my gums. I have heard that in advanced stages of AIDS that gum problems are common, but my problems started long before I had HIV and I am still a long way from being sick. Should a dentist be... Read more »

Small finger cut touching a chewing gum. (CHEWING GUM, 2011) (CHEWED GUM, 2011)

It is most likely that you have already answer to similar questions like this one,but I am really concerned.I had a small finger cut from a knife (no bleeding),and after about half an hour I went into a restaurant and touched a pre-chewed gum put by...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi.Nope! See link below. Chewed gum is quickly becoming a QTND (question that never dies). Dr. Bob<a href="http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/SafeSex/Q215895.html">hiv transmission through chewing gum Jun 29, 2011</a>... Read more »

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Gum symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I was neg at 85 days 3 mos ago. Now developing white rings below gums on inside of lower front teeth. Is this a symptom of possible infection. Haven't seen anything on this posted. Thanks.

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Oral Sex Bleeding Gums and Hiv...Please help

Posted by terrifiednFla, 1 Reply

I have been engaging in performing oral sex for many months on different men with HIV status unknown. None of which ejaculated in my mouth. But after what im feeling I am fearful that i have contracted HIV. I tasted blood in my mouth and had... Read more »

weird purple spots!

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

ive been poz for almost 2 years now. i havent been sick or anything but yesterday i noticed weird purple spots like bruises on my body, on my upper arms and on my legs near my knees. their small and they dont hurt but they look gross. i dont burise... Read more »

BANDS ON GUMS

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I NEED HELP I HAVE SOME BANDS ON MY GUMLINES IN A FEW PLACES THAT ARE PINKISH MAYBE RED I CANT TELL. COULD THIS HIV I HAVE HAD 2 TEST AFTER 4 YRS OF LAST EXPOSURE BOTH NEG I FEEL GREAT OTHERWISE PLEASE GIVE ME SOME INPUT. SHOULD I WORRY ABOUT HIV... Read more »

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