Coughing up a little blood :(

Hi, I don't know if you have been to the doctor yet. I am a retired paramedic, and would like to extend to you a little advice, if you are having any kind of chest discomfort, and blood, you should see a doctor immediately. Even if you are not sure where it is comming from. You could have pneumonia, a pulmonary embolism, or any number of problems. I have recently had this problem, and did in fact have pneumonia, i wasn't coughing alot either. But i sure wouldnt wait. You absolutely need a chest x-ray. In my case, i was hospitalized for 2 days, released, placed on an antibiotic, that didnt cure the pneumonia, i stayed a little short of breath but didnt return to the doctor, a month later i was septic (infection spread through my blood)had a massive seizure, and was placed on life support. I remained in the hospital for 3 weeks. I'm sure not saying this will happen to you! I'm saying you should go to the doctor! Get well soon, Diana

You need to consult the doctor at this early stage, I think there is lungs problem, you should not neglect it.

I don't think it has ever happened to me, but I really think you should see a doctor.

it could be from irritation in the back of your throat from coughing or it could be something worse. When was the last time you had a TB test? I do not mean to scare you I just think you need to get to a doctor.

Hi koalatbs! If i were you i'll go to the doctor immediately and have it checked. Take care of yourself, dear friend.

Is it possible the blood is coming from you gums after brushing your teeth? Or does it come up when coughing? If you feel you have something started, it wouldn't hurt to go to the doctor to easy your mind, one can worry themselves sick, or avoid going to the doctor because they are scared. If you are coughing real hard that sometimes can cause the blood. And since the amount of blood is increasing each time, it might not be a bad idea to have it checked out.

Are you sure the blood isn't from the gums when you brush your teeth? If you think you have coughed up blood, it does not sound like much. Usually if you cough up about 1/2 cup or more then it needs to be checked. Did you go to your doctor when you first had your congestion? I've had bronchitis and also pneumonia so you might have some of that. If you are often feeling congested and have wheezing or pain, I would suggest seeing a doctor. It may be nothing but for your peace of mind that it isn't something serious...

Hi koala, that is a bit worrying if I was you just to be on the safe side go and see the doctor, it might be nothing yet it could need a little treatment so for your peace of mind please go to see the doctor and see what he/she says...littleowl

Have you been coughing a lot? Sometimes that's the cause of a bit of blood showing. A little bit might not be serious but it is a good idea to see your doctor anyway. I hope you get better soon!

koalatbs I have been there an done that and what you might'have is called walking pneumonia. yes you need to see your doctor because'spitting up a little blood means a virus has been'giving' your lungs a bad time and you need some medical help. see your'doctor so you can get looked at and giventhe proper medications for it. when I was finally diagnosed my doctor said that was the first symptom coughing up just a little blood.

I've done that before, had a bad cold, with alot of chest congestion, it made me cough so much, that my chest was sore, I started coughing up blood too, so I went to the doctor, found out I had bronchitis, and had to be put on antibiotics. Even tho, it may not seem to be bad enough to go to the doctor, I would go anyway, especially if there is blood coming up, you may be getting some kind of infection, and need to be put on medicine, you should do it before it gets worse.

Time to go to the Doctor and get this checked out. it could be very serious or nothing at all but if it is serious, the early you get treatment the better. Fear is your enemy here.

Go to the hospital my friend!!!! Purrs, Catwoman=^..^= & Mija

Hi koalatbs, So you are coughing blood up , or it is only when you rinse your mouth out? If you are coughing it up , even a little bit . I think you should tell your doctor soon! If it was only when you were rinsing your mouth . It sounds like it might just be your gums bleeding . Since you are not feeling well I think its a good idea to go in and get checked out, and tell the doctor everything . I'm sending you good vibes koalatbs! Get well soon!

hi koalatbs...nope ..havent experienced it...i guess you have to go the doctor and undergo some lab tests to be sure...spitting blood is a bit scary...just go ok..prevention is better than cure ..

Cripes woman, get yourself to the doctor, immediately if not sooner. There's no such thing as a mild chest infection, they can turn nasty very quickly. You probably have pneumonia. You would not want either of your lungs collapsing on you would you? Your body is trying to tell you in several ways that it is not well...please listen to it. I really can't understand why you haven't listened. GO NOW!

To me, I'd be off to the doctor right away but then I live in Canada where there is no charge to see a doctor.... At any rate, I read where you may have MS and also where you said about the sarcoidosis.... With the reality of these two conditions, I would certainly be heading to the doctor... Don't put a price on your health! HUGS ~Heavens~

i've had it happen when i coughed too much-they said i broke a vessel in my lung somehow-it even showed up on the x-ray. but it could be anything from that,to an infected lining,to a number of other things causing it.i would definetly get it checked out if the amount of blood is increasing also.

I know it is late been lost. Ok have you been coughing alot. As if you cough alot then yes you will get a little blood and it from breaking blood cells in stomach. But if not you mite want to go see Dr. Unless you had brushed your teeth and I don't think so as you didn't say you had just got done brushing your teeth. So give the Dr. a call and talk to a nurse and she can deside if you should go in. Your friend onlydia

Hi Jill. I hope by this time you have already seen a doctor. The fact that you are sure that the blood is not coming from your gums but from inside you is a bit scary. It is better to see a doctor so that you'll get the advice that you need. This worries me and I noticed that you haven't commented to the rest of the responses. Are you ok? I checked your profile page and it says that your last log in was 12 hours ago...not long...hope you are doing well. Take care.