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2020-09-17 07:41:58
Every morning and every night , i witness a white layer on my tongue which i scratch with toothbrush every tine and it occurs again the next morning. Its been an year now. Its not a flaky layer but a saliva sort layer. Can anyone tell me what's wrong?
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It could be dehydration or it could be an infection.. Please consult online with a picture of your tongue.. The treatment is there for both..

Answered2020-09-17 15:55:47

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take plenty of normal water
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warm water gargles with salt 5 times a day

Answered2020-09-17 07:45:38

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seems like oral candidiasis or thrush need a clear picture of tongue
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take ent consultatuon for further evaluation

Answered2020-09-17 09:14:22

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