Is there a relationship between children's gum swelling and leukemia?
Disease description:
Today, while my daughter was brushing her teeth, I noticed her gums were bleeding. Is there a connection between children's gum swelling and leukemia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Swollen gums in children may be associated with leukemia, as many blood disorders are related to oral health. Leukemia is a malignant tumor of the hematopoietic system, typically caused by blocked differentiation and malignant proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells at various stages. It can not only lead to gum bleeding, but may also cause changes in gum color, along with symptoms such as loose teeth and toothache.
