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White patch on tongue

2022-06-02 02:38:14
Can anyone please tell me what is this white patch on left side of tongue...i have attached a photo...
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It seems to be infection of tongue papillae due to poor oral hygiene
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Maintain oral hygeine use hexidine mouth wash after every meal take multivitamins for 15 days Drink plenty of water Avoid spicy food for few days

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White tongue is usually caused when bacteria, debris (like food and sugar) and dead cells get trapped between the papillae on the surface of your tongue. These string-like papillae then grow large and swell up, sometimes becoming inflamed. This creates the white patch you see on your tongue.

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