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I have a very dry mouth, I always have the need to keep sipping something. I wake up with a white tongue and bad breath. I want to get rid of this dryness and bad breath scenario.

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Saliva is necessary for both maintaining oral hygiene and balancing the microbial biome in your mouth less saliva or thick saliva will contribute to all of the above symptoms you have currently white ...  Read More

Um i got cativtes and dry mouth And white tongue im wondering does that all come from my teeth

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Dry mouth can be a side effect of any medication (including homeopathic ) or excessive use of mouthwash, alcohol/tobacco consumption and other less common causes. Tooth cavities can be a sequela of d ...  Read More

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Hi sir, I had protected exposure with csw around 4months back. She was lactating but I don't think fluid entered my mouth but I had deep kissed her and don't see condom rupture. Later few weeks I got sore throat which was around a month and later got dry mouth and burning sensation on the lips. Took the Multiple rapid hiv tests from homekit (4th ge

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Share me some more details about your exposure Call me now ...  Read More

Hello I had vitamin b12 170 and since last year starting my tongue was red in the front Had so much of dry mouth It was fine I had taken vitamin b12 injections for 5 days And sublingual for 1 month of 1500mcg Now since last week I have had a burning sensation on my tongue and red on the front And on the border little skin is out and it is red

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Based on your history, your symptoms are most likely due to a combination of vitamin B12 deficiency–related tongue changes, dryness of mouth, and anxiety-related over-focus, rather than any serious di ...  Read More

Hello Doc, From 3 days my tongue and Mouth us getting dry. I can feel the taste but yeah sometimes I feel burning sensation. I thought coz of heat but it doesn't look like. Please advise some remedies or reasons behind it. Thanks in advance

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Nervic plus od x 10 days Cz daily bd x 5days Get typhoid test if possible ...  Read More

Since yesterday I have been facing dry mouth and tongue issue. I tried doing gargles, took steam but nothing helped. Infact it is more dry after doing gargles. Can it be COVID?

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Get Covid RTPCR done. Start Ivermectin 12mg once daily for 3days. Vitamin C twice daily, zinc twice daily. Azithromycin 500mg once daily for 3days. ...  Read More

White tongue for a while. Dry mouth. Feels like I have bad breath all the time.

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Plz get ur cbc nd fasting nd ppbs done .. take care of oral hygiene ..use a mouth wash nd brush ur teeth twice ...  Read More

Hi ,my child is having ,white spots/patches on lips & tongue ...initially on lips/mouth layers ,,now seeing on tongue . Is it because of change of tooth paste.We recently tried adult colgate (instead of regular kids paste)

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Kindly consult a dental surgeon asap. Do not try self medication. Can be assessed on examination only. ...  Read More

Hi doc !!my tongue is feeling rough and white what the reason this white tounge is 2 year ago presist what the reason dry mouth also some time burning on tounge,some time my right side neck pain and irritation,hand shaking and body weakness I done all the test but no evidence,any time sleepy mood like go for bed, breathing problem some times what t

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This may be due to overgrowth and swelling of tounge papilla and lodges bacteria and debris ...  Read More

I am a 26 year old married woman, my periods are always on time but in this cycle i am late by a week. my body is not showing any other symptoms, but i have noticed dryness in my mouth since 10 days. can i be pregnant? is dry mouth a symptom of pregnancy?

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In pregnancy your body stores more water to help supply an increasing blood volume, and you may also experience frequent urination. These two things can lead to dry mouth, thirst and other dehydration ...  Read More

I have had a dry mouth and chronic bad breath for years. I have no other health issues. I can see saliva squirting when tongue cleaning but it seems resting saliva is low. Have constant white tongue. And after eating, food is not washed away properly by saliva. Vegetarian. BMI normal. Vit d was low taken 60k for 6 weeks. Have thick clear nasal mucu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I had the white tongue for more than 2 years. The antifungal medications and medicine gargling has been tried and failed. I even tested STD tests all went negative. Iam not sure how to deal with it . Any dental doctors who can help on this please comment their number . Iam ready to get consulted

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Hello Looking at the image tongue looks normal ...  Read More

I have had intense itching around my mouth for the last 5 days, mainly below the lower lip and at the corners of the mouth. It is worst right after waking up and sometimes wakes me from sleep. The affected skin becomes very dry, tight, and flaky, and moisturizer provides only temporary relief. Initially, there were 1–2 pus-filled/acne-like bumps,

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Avoid cosmetic products for now,use only moisturizer,looks like irritant contact dermatitis Avoid lip smacking of any. ...  Read More

My 2year old toddler is facing red and white tongue , seems a light coating over the tongue. Is facing problem in swallowing food. Low appetite. Suggest a solution.

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I have white tongue for more than 2 years.It occurred due to oral sex with GF.Daily iam scrapping but still white shade will be there through ou day and morning it becomes more. I had checked most STD tests all are negative and I do believe the oral sex affected my nature oral flora . Any doctors who are able to help me please ping the number

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White tongue could be of many reasons you should consult a ENT specialist. It could be durto oral candidiasis/tongue lichen planus and many more . So to rule out the cause u should book a appointment ...  Read More

I had oral sex with my girlfriend after that my tongue became white even after one year it is still white and feeling dry and less saliva mouth. I thought i got std and tested all possible tests everything is negative. when I researched a little the oral sex effected mouth microbes. If that is the case please suggest me what to do

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First of all don't panic Can you tell me whether you have any kind of oral habits like betel nut chewing or chewing gum Also tell me whether you have difficulty in opening the mouth? Please respond m ...  Read More

I had engaged in cunnilingness with my girlfriend after that I felt a rough feeling in my tongue along with white colour, I had test all std after that all got negative. What should I have to do to make my tongue normal again

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Get done an Iron profile test .you have no infection then it may be iron deficiency anemia, or mild irritation of tongue. Don't worry , its completely reversed with proper management. Please feel free ...  Read More

Age 33 having this white tongue. Only morning it easily scarf off with tongue cleaner. Or its oral thrush or any fungal infection. I will be very thankful for ur support

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Hello Please consult the dentist for physical examination and proper diagnosis ...  Read More

I am male 27 years old. About 4 weeks ago I had dryness in mouth for few hours. After that 5 days it was completely normal. After those 5 days I am having constant dryness in my mouth. I drink 2-3 litres everyday since this symptom. All my blood reports like diabetes and thyroid are normal. I took appointment with 2 general physician and 1 ENT. All

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Anxiety can cause dryness of mouth. Is there anything bothering u? Take a private consultation to discuss further ...  Read More

Hello doctor around 16 march 2025 I am suffering high grade fever that's why On 20 march 2025I visited at local clinic at my work palace he is Jhola chap give me two injections one is dexamethasone and other is multivitamin in intramuscular but syringe was allready used to other patients before use on me that's why I took pep Viropil medicine

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I took orofer xt as prescribed by the doctor for low hb for 3 to 4 months. After 3 months my tongue started feeling a bit stiff and rough. I applied gels, drank barley water but it continued. A feeling of less flexibility. I consulted the same general physician but he said the tongue looks fine. One more month went by and the stiffness reduced. But

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3 years before I visited Dr and he said that I have GERD. I have got white coating on my tongue. What does it represent.

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It can be because of many things. ...  Read More

Hello! Just wanted to know that is my mouth and my tongue normal? Like is there any major disease?? Please reply if possible.. and i'm attaching all the pica for your reference..

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Hello Looks absolutely normal ...  Read More

My Mouth is getting dry since a week. Burning sensation on the tongue while having spicy & hot things. I have consulted a doctor & prescribed Azithromycin & multivitamin (A to Z). Somewhat it's better but still getting dry & symptoms are there. Pls suggest.

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Stop chewing tobacco, khaini, kattha ,chuna if you are addicted ...  Read More

From last a week I'm observing my tongue very dry After eating also it seems dry. What could be the reason for that

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Hello doctor i noticed that on mid of tounge white brownish deposits and i have pain also on side of tounge also some time i feel that dry mouth even after drink too what is that is it candida if yes than what causes i am not dibetic

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Don't worry it may be fissured tongue/ cracked tongue. Quite normal phenomenon. Sometimes due to vitamin, iron deficiency. ...  Read More

Since oct 2024 i have white tongue its so irritating that i cant eat my throught pains like something struck there . I havent been eating good its like i am loosing all my energy i feel weak . What tests to be done to jnow what is this problem . I couldnt maintain good idet i used to eat a meal per day and sleep all the time as i used to feel week

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Local palpation to be done for your tongue. ...  Read More

I have been noticing my tongue has started sticking at the bottom of my mouth I have to move my tongue to get rid of the feeling. What is this? Why is it happening? How to treat this?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I'm attaching a picture of tongue. This white spot is on my tongue from 6-7 months. I have tried ointment/B12 meds etc. Gone for physical examination to a dentist as well but they said that there is nothing to worry. I do not have any symptoms as well. My just one and only question is it okay to have this white spot for this much time? Like is it

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Hi, There is no need to worry. ...  Read More

I have quit smoking recently, but lately I've been experiencing some soreness on the tongue and scratchy throat. I also have this white coating on the tongue which reduces when I scrape it. But it gets deposited again. ( Picture for reference ) What is it ? What should I do ? I'm worried.

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Hello Your tongue looks normal in the picture nothing to worry about it ...  Read More

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