Gum Symptoms: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with gum symptoms?

Gum symptoms may accompany other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Symptoms that frequently affect the gums may also involve other body systems.

Common symptoms that may occur along with gum symptoms

Common gum symptoms may accompany other symptoms affecting the gums including:

• Bleeding gums
   
• Bright red or red-purple appearance to gums
   
• Gums that are tender when touched but are painless otherwise
   
• Mouth sores or ulcers
   
• Painful mouth
   
• Receding gums
   
• Shiny gums
   
• Swollen gums

Other symptoms that may occur along with gum symptoms

Gum symptoms may accompany symptoms related to other body systems including:

• Bad breath
   
• Bleeding
   
• Loosening or loss of the teeth
   
• Nausea
   
• Pale skin or pallor
   
• Rapid breathing (tachypnea)
   
• Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
   
• Sore tongue
   
• Swollen lymph nodes
   
• Unexplained weight loss
   
• Weakness, tiredness or light-headedness

Symptoms that might indicate a serious condition

In some cases, gum symptoms may occur with other symptoms that might indicate a serious condition that should be evaluated immediately in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have gum symptoms along with other serious symptoms including:

• Cyanosis (bluish discoloration)
   
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
   
• High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)