<s>[INST] Hi! I ve recently begun bleeding from my gums. Initially, I figured it was just some minor gingivitis , but it appears to have spread and become worse. I have redness around my right incisor and a couple of teeth next to it. It is very sore. I ve recently stopped taking eltroxin since my supply ran out and I haven t been able to refill it yet. Should I be worried or just give a week and see how it develops? [/INST] Hi...thanks for the query...as you said your gums are red and sore, so undoubtedly they are inflamed... and presence of local irritants like plaque and calculus is the most common cause...just get your scaling and root planing done... maintain good oral hygiene afterwards by brushing twice daily after meals (use soft tooth brush)... also message your gums using medicine gel twice daily for a week... symptoms should subside afterwards...donor stop your medicine...if symptoms don't subside go for blood examination i.e. BT, CT and platelet counts...take care... </s>