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White coated tongue
I am in Indian army and presently posted in KASHMIR ; have a white coated tongue from last 6 months since i had a sexual intercourse with an unknown girl and had a sore throat for which i was on antibiotics for at least 20 days. Since then i was a white coating on tongue which comes early morning after i wake up and is completely scrap able . I also have inflamed papliae on the back side of my tongue. I consulted some ENTs they said its not thrush and its completely OK . Not to worry. But when i check it on google .it says its a deadly thing to have . What can be the reason i have no other problem other than this. Jai hind
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Dear Practo User,
1.There are two reasons for white scrapable coating of the tongue - candidiasis or unclean tongue. If it is candidiasis it is associated with burning sensation and/or chronic systemic illness.
2. As of now whether it is Candidal infection or not use Nystat ointment, apply to the affected area 4-5 times/ day, clean your tongue daily with a tongue cleaner or your brush itself daily.
3. Observe for improvement and communicate again if needed
4. Go to a nearby medical centre and get a test done for HIV (just to rule out)
5.
Your white coating is not deadly.. Sex with an unknown person is!
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