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What Causes Spitting Of Blood In A Person With Seasonal Allergy?

Posted on Wed, 20 May 2015

Question: For the last 18 months sometimes when I randomly spit it is tinted red like blood. I have no other symptoms other then chronic sinuses and seasonal allergies. Could this be sinuses. And if so how come I don't get bloid from my nose only my spit?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably due to hyperemic mucosa irritation

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. In case of allergies/nasal infection, mucosal lining becomes irritated and become soft with increased blood flow. Now when you spit then blood tinge may appear in it. It resolves itself as soon as the infection gets resolved. Meanwhile i would suggest you following things:

- Take hot water in a cup, add 1 table spoon salt in it. Perform gargles (mouth wash) with it three times a day for at least 3 days. It will give soothing effect.
- Take boiling water in a pot, put your head over the steam and cover whole with a sheet. Take deep breaths in it.(Avoid getting closer else it might cause burn). Do this twice a day.

If it persists then you need to visit hospital and get an appointment for a "Consultant ENT Specialist" for examination and further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Could it be cancer?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
highly unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for the followup query.

Its highly unlikely to be cancer. Sebaceous cyst is a benign disease and is treated by excising it under local anesthesia.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (7 hours later)

If it were cancer wouldn't I be really sick in 17 months

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not compulsory

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Its not compulsory that you remain sick for longer time before knowing that you have cancer. Some of the common signs of cancer include:
- Recent increase in size of swelling
- ulceration of the overlying skin with change in color
- painful to touch
- +ve family history of that cancer

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (14 minutes later)

How do I know if it has gotten big if I only just spit blood some can't see anything. Could it just be post nasal drip

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Apologize for the mistake

Detailed Answer:
Hello

First of all please accept my apology for misunderstanding. Secondly, in cancer there is significant hemoptysis which means coughing up blood. In your case its only a red tinge in spit which is highly unlikely for cancer. For your personal satisfaction, you can visit hospital and get an appointment for a "Pulmonologist". He will perform workup to rule out any possibility of cancer.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (23 hours later)

So it's probably not leukemia or throat cancer

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Highly unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Yes its highly unlikely to be leukemia or throat cancer. You can relax from these things.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (8 minutes later)

Ok thanks sir I have no history of cancer at all in my famy. Although I worry about having it a lot. I will spit and it will be red after a few spits it will return cleAr again. I think it's sinuses but I was just worried I had cancer for 18 months

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can relax now

Detailed Answer:
Hello

You are most welcome. I'll be available 24/7 for if you need any help.

You can now relax and carry on with your normal daily routine and get prescription medicine for sinus infection by visiting an ENT Specialist.

Wishing you a good health.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 minutes later)

Do you think that's probably what it is

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes most probably due to throat infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello

yes in my opinion it is due to throat infection causing damage to mucosal lining which is causing blood tinge spit.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 minutes later)

Ok thanks sir

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hello

You are most welcome. Don't forget to close the discussion and rate it & feel free to get back to me directly whenever you have any problem.

Thank you & wishing you good health.

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar