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Inflamed Gums, Headaches, Dizziness. Family History Of HHT. What Should Be Done?
My sister and uncleboth died of pulmonary hypertension. Now family members tell me the correct diagnosis was HHT. My sister was 40 when she died. Although no one seems to have symptoms should my family and my sisters also be tested? I have gingivitis and have my teeth cleaned every 3 months. These past few weeks i think my gums are inflammed. i have had some headaches, been dizzy and not feeling well in general. What should I do?
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Hello, Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
From your query i understood that you May be suffering from Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.
As it run in Autosomal dominant pattern, first you have to confirm whether you have HHT or not.
If not, then you do not have to worry about HHT, just antibiotics and NSAIDS can cure that gingivitis.
If you have following, it is HHT.
1. Nosebleeds are spontaneous and recurrent
2. Telangiectases are prevalent in lips, oral cavity, fingers and nose.
3. AVMs are present in lung, brain, GI, liver or spine.
4. Family history indicates a parent, sibling or child has HHT
If you have HHT, then you have to be precautious about it.
Treatment for this condition is only symptomatic.
We cannot stop Telangiectasis and new AV malformation.
Iron tablets, Iv iron sucrose, blood replacement are common for all bleeds.
Depending on location of bleed treatment varies.
Hope this helps.
If any doubt, Please reply.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr.Manjeth
From your query i understood that you May be suffering from Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.
As it run in Autosomal dominant pattern, first you have to confirm whether you have HHT or not.
If not, then you do not have to worry about HHT, just antibiotics and NSAIDS can cure that gingivitis.
If you have following, it is HHT.
1. Nosebleeds are spontaneous and recurrent
2. Telangiectases are prevalent in lips, oral cavity, fingers and nose.
3. AVMs are present in lung, brain, GI, liver or spine.
4. Family history indicates a parent, sibling or child has HHT
If you have HHT, then you have to be precautious about it.
Treatment for this condition is only symptomatic.
We cannot stop Telangiectasis and new AV malformation.
Iron tablets, Iv iron sucrose, blood replacement are common for all bleeds.
Depending on location of bleed treatment varies.
Hope this helps.
If any doubt, Please reply.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr.Manjeth
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hello
thank you for sharing your concern in hcm
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia HHT is no doubt a genetic disorder.
its good that you are concern
for your gingivitis keep oral hygiene good,
continue with brushing twice in a day, flossing , warm water rinses etc.
for your headache , and generalized feeling of not feeling well , i would advised to visit your physician and get few tests done as advised by him.
take care.
thank you for sharing your concern in hcm
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia HHT is no doubt a genetic disorder.
its good that you are concern
for your gingivitis keep oral hygiene good,
continue with brushing twice in a day, flossing , warm water rinses etc.
for your headache , and generalized feeling of not feeling well , i would advised to visit your physician and get few tests done as advised by him.
take care.
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hello
if you have gingivitis, then please brush properly and maintain good oral hygiene, also start warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day. never miss a day with brushing your teeth at least twice.
for your headaches and dizziness ithink you should consult a general physician who can advice you better after examining you properly...
hope my answer will help you .thank you..
if you have gingivitis, then please brush properly and maintain good oral hygiene, also start warm saline gargles 3-4 times a day. never miss a day with brushing your teeth at least twice.
for your headaches and dizziness ithink you should consult a general physician who can advice you better after examining you properly...
hope my answer will help you .thank you..
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Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
Since your gums are inflammed,you must get full mouth scaling done.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Brush and floss your teeth as well as tongue daily.
Use chlorhexidine mouthrinses to gargle.
Regarding your physical concern,please do visit a GP ..
Hope this helps.
Thanks for writing to us.
Since your gums are inflammed,you must get full mouth scaling done.
Maintain oral hygiene well.
Brush and floss your teeth as well as tongue daily.
Use chlorhexidine mouthrinses to gargle.
Regarding your physical concern,please do visit a GP ..
Hope this helps.
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