I used a water pik to clean the back of my throat and now i am spitting blood?

Question

Is this normal?

This is the first time i have ever used a water pik and i was trying to clean the back of my throat.

And then i spat because my mouth was filled with water and it was all bloody.

eventually the blood stopped and then i continued.

i hit the back of my throat and then basically puked: it felt like i was puking. and it was just a bunch of blood and saliva.

i still went back for more and its bleeding again.

i just wanted to get all of the phlem out of my throat and i am still spitting blood

Answer 1

i do think that after the first or even after the puking of blood would be a definite sign to stop with the water pik but since you didnt figure that out i will tell you stop hurting yourself and just stick with a toothbrush   less blood and drama

Answer 2

Did you use it on your teeth at all?  Your gums could have been bleeding because they aren't used to the power of the water pik, and you really aren't supposed to use it for the back of your throat. Why would you go back for more if you were already bleeding?  Blood means stop.

Answer 3

If you want to get the phlegm out of your throat, cough it up and spit it out!

That is NOT what a water pick is for!

Answer 4

the Water Pik isn't for your throat -it's for your teeth!!  you may have damaged the mucous membranes in your throat (which don't need cleaning).  eat soft foods at room temp for the next few days and allow the tissue to heal.

Answer 5

Why in the first place did you do that?You might have hit something inside your throat that causes you to bleed.I think you should consult your doctor because it might get infected.

Answer 6

You do not need to clean the back of your throat. Stop doing this and gargle with some warm, slightly salted water until the bleeding stops. you probably just scratched or irritated the flesh at the back of your throat so I dont think you should be too concerned about the bleeding, however dont try and clean your throat again.