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I have had a white/ yellow coated tongue for around 6 months to a year now. I get it every morning and evening and it usually returns in the day too. I have to brush it rigorously to remove it. I have a history of IBS. I haven't exercised in about a year and have a desk job. I weigh around 200 lbs and I am 28 years old. I often get small painful so

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Tongue coating is a sign of an underlying problem Most commonly it is found in many conditions such as fever, cold, consumption of certain medications, foods etc Other causes are from infection, dise ...  Read More

I have a whitish coat on tongue because of improper oral hygiene and as i didnt scrap my tongue for a lot of time. Can you suggest me what can i do for it? Is there any treatment to correct this?

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White coating could be because of many reasons. It could be cause of improper cleaning or some fungal infection. It is best to visit a dental specialist who can evaluate the type of coating. Till then ...  Read More

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I have a white coated tongue since a month now pls help , I started an ayurvedic medicine a month ago too , but I think it didn't suit me so I stopped it , but this white costing is still there on my tongue , what could it be

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Gv a detailed history from your end. ...  Read More

I have a white coated tongue and I see red spots of blood at few places when I try to scrape off the tongue with a tongue cleaner. Tongue feels funny and I cannot eat spicy food while earlier I used to

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It can b due to many causes. Kindly contact your doctor ASAP ...  Read More

Hello Dr. I have been observing my tongue for the past one week it has gotten white and coated. So, I googled and tried some home remedies like using Salt to brush and gargling water and etc. But it's not really working. Could you please suggest me any other methods that would be of better help? TIA

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You have not given any personal history. White coating in oral cavity (with/without smoking or tobacco) cannot be taken lightly. Check yourself with a dentist. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors! My mother is having white coated tongue since the last few months. It's been 6 months now. The problem is not constant. It keeps on reappearing again and again. There is also a slight crack effect on tongue. Is it just oral thrush, as she has already done her medication for it. Or it's something more complicated?

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consult online with pic of tongue and oral cavity ...  Read More

I have white coated tongue and when I try to scrape off it doesn't clean. I also see red spots here and there on my tongue with some tiny red bumps on the tip like enlarge papillae. I cannot eat spicy food while earlier I used to. Please help. And it's not oral thrush.

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Apply Dologel CT and get the injection course of Vitcofol ! If problem doesn't get cured then visit ur nearby oral surgeon ...  Read More

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 al

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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 system ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been facing a persistent issue of sticky throat, especially in the morning. When I spit after waking up, thick, yellowish, thread-like mucus comes out. Sometimes, I also notice small round food particles along with the mucus. While swallowing, my throat feels coated and sticky. My tongue is always whitish with some rashes/patch

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Hi.... don't worry. Homeopathy has an excellent medicines for gastric troubles. Needs your complete details. Kindly consult me on nine zero seven nine double zero four zero nine four for proper evalua ...  Read More

I have white coat at the back of my tongue.is it normal. Do i have yeast infection or gut imbalance(more bad bacteria). What should i do

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Use liquid gargle like listrine twice a day. ...  Read More

I have yellow flat on my tongue..i clean it twice a day but it backs again in few hours...i am afraid because it might cause for bad breath.

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Check LFT ...  Read More

Sir/mam, This is the picture of my mother's tongue. What is this?? My mother is taking thyronorm 75mcg , prothiaden 75 mg for depression and etilaam pro 25 for anxiety for 21 days. Is this could be side effect of these meds??

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Kindly consult for further management ...  Read More

Why my tongue have white and yellow coating? I have white coating till one year, yesterday onwards I have yellow too. Can any please tell what's the problem is this? Is this any serious problem? I'm too worried about this. i don't have pain or nothing

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

Tongue appears hairy on touch Gets coated on eating And white line on buccal mucosa at point of contact of teeth And tongue is scalloped

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Coated tongue may be due to fungal infection. Topical and systemic antifungal medication has to be taken to cure this.you can consult through this for prescription of medication and instructions on i ...  Read More

Recently I have been observerving my urine colour becoming darker (dark yellow colour), Observed usually In morning or I skip drinking water for atleast 6 hrs. Colour gets diluted if I drink more water. I have no other symptoms, No back pain and no skin rashes neither I see any weight loss. Background : 7 years ago I had minor kidney stone, I had

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Take plenty of water. Nothing serious ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I got my septoplasty surgery this year in the month of January. earlier before I was taking so many medicine. So because of that my tongue got yellow in colour whatever I eat it get stuck on my tongue. and tongue changes to yellow creating taste disorder. I have consulted the dentist doctor they told me its because of medicine given

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Plz Attach pic of tongue 👅 and throat ...  Read More

I am suffering from reflux and pharyngitis and my tongue is yellow and whitish debris...how to resolve it

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Gargle after every meal -warm saline gargles -avoid too hot/cold/oily and spicy food -maintain proper oral hygiene -Take an antacid before food in the morning ...  Read More

I have chronic tongue coating for 18 years.even if I scrap my tongue it gets coated again I have no other problems in my body

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I have suffered chickenpox in last month that time dr give me acivir 800 mg 4 times a day for 7 day. Now i am suffering from acid reflux and on medicine ganaton od and pan 40 for month and dr give orni o for 10 days and its finish.and taking nirobine forte tablet. Now 10 15 days i have seen yellow tongue coating Feeling like stress full and anxio

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Don't worry take medicine and avoid spicy food. ...  Read More

Tongue is white with a thick coating, specailly at the back end. Bad breath. Indigestion, burrping and smelly flatulence is present. Occasional Sore throat and pharyngitis. How to make tongue normal again?

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Maintain good oral hygiene is the way. Brush your teeth twice a day. Take a soft tongue cleaner and wipe your tongue. Keep a mouthwash handy use it 2-3 times a day. Avoid spicy food Take Tab. pantoci ...  Read More

Everyday I scrape my tongue. But by night I can see yellow coating on tongue. O have bad breath issue as well. Please suggest what needs to be done.

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Use Betadine mouth wash and regularly wash your mouth after meals ...  Read More

I am a 34 year old lady. I have suddenly developed white tongue and the whitish coat doesn't go with basic oral hygiene also. Sometimes it also smells bad. What is this white coating on tongue and what do I do for it? Is this due to some major illness?

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just keep a check on it, if it increases or if you see any major changes in your weight please meet physician physically as soon as possible. ...  Read More

Hello! I am preparing a report on the causes, symptoms, treatments, success rate of treatments and unusual case studies of the tongue cancer. For this purpose, can a doctor or a medical student please inform me what are the most common as well as rare tongue cancer symptoms? Your responses will help me a lot!

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Could not be discussed in a public forum ...  Read More

I am facing this yellow tongue problem from last month. Last month first week I had urine infection. Urine infection is fine now. Even I have pain in my lower body, hips And thighs.

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Get your Serum Bilirubin Level checked. ...  Read More

I have white tongue,white coated teeth and red bumps on back of tongue with out pain

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Everyday Clean with tongue cleaner Red bumps bcoz of papillary enlargement Don't have pain no problem apply topical gel mucopain ointment twice daily ...  Read More

Yellow tongue.... It’s been going on for a week or so from what I’ve noticed. I’ve tried coconut oil pulling and brushing my tongue and that didn’t work. I drink roughly a gallon of water a day. Was doing research and considering drinking apple cider vinegar or trying a probiotic. Any help would be appreciated

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As per your description you might have coated tongue..it may be associated with any systemic disorders or local pathology.. consult with an ENT specialist for proper assessment and treatment.. ...  Read More

I have white bumps on the back of my tongue, also yellow on my tongue, comes back everyday even after i brush it off everyday

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A common problem: when people start noticing their tongue too much!! Those white bumps are your taste buds called as circumvillate papillae. Many patients have deposits of lymphoid tissue also in that ...  Read More

Yellow tongue upto 6month liver functioning test also good feel uncomfortable advise about that problem ,

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Please share picture of the tongue gor further evaluation ...  Read More

Yellow tongue after the meal some time orange when do brush after meal it not seen this problem upto upto 6month advise me

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You are suffering from stomach issues. Connect with me to discuss details and then will advise you medicine ...  Read More

Upto 6month appears yellow tongue after the meal but when i am brush after the meal then it not seen advise

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Provide details in private chat for medications and correction in diet and lifestyle to overcome this problem permently. ...  Read More

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