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There is a white layer on my tongue(oral thrush) from last 6-7 years .i have also problem of watery eyes specially in the morning. I have taken itraconazole for a week but condition is not getting better. i am skinny person .May be i am not gaining weight due to oral thrush?
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Do u have any other disease like diabetes etc ? .. also this might not be oral thrush ... It could be leukoplakia as well ... Kindly share a picture
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Kindly send picture . Examination of oral cavity is must to rule out any fungal infection or any mucosal disorder like leukoplakia/ sub mucosal fibrosis.
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