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Why is there bump in white tongue, how to cure

2018-11-02 12:35:24
I am a 45 year old lady, housewife. Suddenly since the last 10 days my tongue has been staying whitish. Also there are bumps seen on it since the last 4 days. What could be the cause for this white tongue and bumps? Are the two related? What should be the line of treatment for this?
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Mam this whitish is fungal infection of tongue along with slough.. Please use tongue cleaner properly and then consult me on my private chat window for complete prescription of fungal part..

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Your symptoms are suggestive to be likely an oral thrush which is a a fungal growth. You would require an antifungal tablet and a topical antifungal paint to be applied over it. I would advise you to meet a ENT doctor to confirm the diagnosis and have it treated accordingly.

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