Possible causes of Bleeding gums

12 conditions can cause this symptom. Most common are listed first.

• Cirrhosis (liver failure and scarring) Common Urgent
• Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) Common Pediatric
• Idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP, low platelets) Common Urgent Pediatric
• Low platelets (thrombocytopenia) Common Urgent Pediatric
• Medications that cause bleeding Common Urgent Pediatric
• Periodontitis (gum inflammation) Common Pediatric
• Warfarin (Coumadin) use Common
• Aplastic anemia (failed bone marrow) Urgent
• Chemotherapy
• Hemophilia (inherited bleeding disorder) Pediatric
• Leukemia (blood cell cancer)
• Myelodysplastic syndrome (bone marrow failure) Urgent