Self: What the Color, Size, Shape, and Feel of Your Gums Say About Your Health
What the Color, Size, Shape, and Feel of Your Gums Say About Your Health
AOL: Bleeding Gums Aren’t Normal and These Early Signs Point to Gum Disease
Bleeding Gums Aren’t Normal and These Early Signs Point to Gum Disease
Ideal blood pressure is categorized as normal. Increased blood pressure may be categorized as elevated, stage 1 or stage 2 depending on the specific numbers. A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate visits.
Hypertension can be diagnosed by performing careful and repeated measures of the blood pressure. Blood pressure categories include normal blood pressure, defined as a systolic pressure less than 120, and a diastolic pressure less than 80. Elevated blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure 120 to 129, and a diastolic pressure less than 80.
Blavity on MSN: Here’s why you might have black stains on your gums
Looking in the mirror and noticing a dark or black patch on your gums can be incredibly alarming.
Possible causes of black gums include melanin, smoking, certain medications, and more. In some cases, black gums may mean a person has an underlying condition. The gums are tough tissues that surround ...
Pale gums may indicate that a person has anemia, which is often the result of an iron deficiency. Painful or white gums may also be a sign of an underlying condition. Healthy gums should be a ...