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This may be a silly question, but is he using a "soft" toothbrush? My gums used to bleed all the time (even when I was healthy) but for the transplant they insisted I only use soft toothbrushes and I haven't had any issues since I switched.
I'd definitely mention it to his doctors, though. There are meds they can give him to make his blood more sticky between platelets, and they'll also probably want to give him a prescription mouthwash that really kills everything.
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36/F - 1984 SAA treated with ATG [complete remission until] Oct 08 - burst blood vessels in eyes and low platelets; Jan 09 - AA & hypo-MDS; July 09 - BMT (RIC MUD PSCT) July 10 - 10k for Anthony Nolan (1yr post BMT! 53:48) Sep 10 - Wedding!  I've run 5 marathons now!! (PB 3:30!)
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