What Does White Coating On Tongue Indicate- 354 Questions Answered

Hello sir.. I'm having problem with white coating to tongue... from 1weak back.. how can i treat it?

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu Pulmonologist | Bangalore

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination. To know the cause of the same. Please consult a physician for the same at the earliest. ... 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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Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

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Is there any laser treatment for removing white coating on tongue in Hyderabad. Sometimes while talking to others huge amount of white coating is forming

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Dr. Venkat Raghav General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello..... Cause of White coated tongue are poor oral hygiene,dry mouth,Congenital heart disease in adults,Smoking or other oral tobacco use,Alcohol use,Mouth breathing,etc.. So underlying cause shou ... Read More

I am a mother of a 12 year old girl. My daughter has been getting a white coating on her tongue since the last 2 months. She has good oral hygiene otherwise. What is the reason for this white coating? What is the treatment for the same? Does she need medications?

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Dr. Varun Mathur Internal Medicine | Jaipur

Hello dear It’s fungal infection dear.. Please consult me on my private chat window for complete treatment and prescription details.. ... Read More

I have noticed recently that my tongue has a white coating inspite of cleaning it how much ever. What is this condition ? Is this harmful ? Photo attached !

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After waking up I have dense white coating on tongue. This starts to clear after I brush or gargle. Still in the middle of tongue remains white coating during the day. This is happening for many years now. If its is due to bacterial infection, then should I consider medication?

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Dr. Abhishek Jaiswal Family and Community Medicine Specialist | Delhi

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show to a dentist or an ENT specialist it can be due to a fungal infection (candidiasis) tab fluconazole 150 mg weekly can be taken for 4 wks ... Read More

I have a white coating on my tongue. I have a little sore throat. I have had a little headache.

Asked for Male, 32 Years 214 Views v

Dr. Piyush Bali General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello. You could simply be dehydrated. Please increase intake. If white coating on tongue is persistent, kindly consult. ... Read More

Hi I have had a white coating on my tongue for the past few weeks I can brush it off with a tongue scraper...it feels like I have ulcers in my mouth as well! I looked and they look like red sores on my tongue

Asked for Male, 32 Years 169 Views v

Dr. Praveen M Dentist | Hyderabad

correct treatment can be given after doing clinical examination,so it's better to visit ur dentist ... Read More

Iam suffering white coating on my tongue full over 1 year right now. I don't have any irritation like Burning or pain or loss of taste or nothing in tongue. Only this white coating. And I went a clinic today, one of the ENT doctor check my mouth and tongue, and he said it's "Pappilae". No need to worry, it's not disease or nothing. And he prescribe

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Dr. Saiyad Saif Naziruddin ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Raichur

Want to look at your tongue and decide Doctor knows more than the Google ... Read More

Why white colour coating on tongue?. It's 10 months right now. No pain or no irritation. But it's look little weird

Asked for Male, 27 Years 106 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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I’ve been experiencing a chronic white coating on my tongue every morning, along with a change in taste. I regularly clean my tongue with a tongue scraper and use Betadine mouthwash, but I’m still not satisfied with the results. How can I get rid of this problem permanently?

Asked for Male, 34 Years 39 Views v

Dr. Haripriya Addanki General Practitioner | Tirupati

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Need few more details Kindly connect. ... 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.

Asked for Male, 28 Years 82 Views v

Dr. Inavolu Shamini Dentist | Hyderabad

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

I have black patches and white mark on my tongue. I have attached photo here. Would you please suggest what it indicates?

Asked for Male, 35 Years 28 Views v

Dr. Jaimini Thakkar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Anand

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White patch on tongue No pain or irritation No issues in eating or chewing, what could be the cause ?

Asked for Female, 36 Years 70 Views v

Dr. Zoya Rasheed Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist | Bangalore

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The white coating on my tongue has been for few years now and I'm a little concerned about it right now. Is there anyway I can get rid of it completely? What might be the suggested treatment for this?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 157 Views v

Dr. Niti Upadhyay Dentist | Sangareddy

There are many reasons for the white coating on tongue. Poor oral hygiene which leads the tongue papillae to swell and become white. Tobacco Alcohol Dry mouth Dehydration Certain medications Leuk ... Read More

I have whitish coat around my vagina.No itching and no excess white discharge. What it could be? I once had vaginal yeast infection and I took medication.

Asked for Female, 23 Years 147 Views v

Dr. Parru Singh Gynecologist | Lucknow

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My son is 4 years old. Last 2-3 months am noticing that his poop is getting covered by cheese like thing. Poop is yellow and that White coating comes 2-3 times a month. Any reason

Asked for Female, 34 Years 91 Views v

Dr. Anjana Warrier Pediatrician | Chennai

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Could be some undigested or partially digested food material ... Read More

Plz find the attachment picture and tell me the white spot in my tongue. I am a teetotaler. I never smoke and drink in my lifetime. When search in Google it shows like tongue cancer. Plz tell me what is this

Asked for Male, 32 Years 97 Views v

Dr. Lalima Bansal Dentist | Greater Noida

First of all instead of doing google you must consult a right person for this problem.. It might because you have too much of plaque deposited on inner side of lower front teeth..continous touching of ... Read More

My baby is 1 yr 3 months.. on sometime while she passes stool , On the edge of the stool there is white coating over it.. but remaing stool looks normal colour. She is in montherfeeding..she uses to pass stool alternate day.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 121 Views v

Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas Pediatrician | Pune

It's normal. Give lots of water Start giving more green leafy vegetables,fruits. ... Read More

What does a positive ANA IFA test with SGPT 106 U/L and SGOT 76 U/L. indicate ? Please explain .

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Dr. J Ravikiran General Medicine | Hyderabad

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We have noticed some white spots on my daughter's tongue yesterday. She is having mild cold and throat pain due to climatic changes. We are bit worried on the white spots. Can anyone suggest the reason and medication for this. Attached the picture of her tongue

Asked for Female, 27 Years 56 Views v

Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings looks like oral thrush needs to start medicine kindly book a consultation so that I can guide you through ... Read More

I have a really white tongue . I have even attached a picture for the same. Moreover, there is persistent throat pain from past few days. Is it something serious?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 98 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven ze ... Read More

I have little white tongue and pain in one of the teeth on right side with persistent throat pain. What could be the reason? Is there anything serious?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 80 Views v

Dr. Shalini Nanda Hair Transplant Surgeon | Bangalore

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Its because of bacteria , debris Clean your tongue properly Mentain oral hygiene Avoid suger and sugary food ... Read More

My tongue white and smelly.Please suggest medicine or good mouth wash.Every day 2 time brush teeth and tongue.

Asked for Male, 34 Years 50 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult ... Read More

I am having sore throat and white hairy tongue. Despite of cleaning with tongue cleaner every morning my tongue coated with white hairy particles. What could be the reasons?

Asked for Male, 30 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Satguru Saran Singh ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

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Please tell me what does it indicate I have gone for routine blood checkup Everything stands normal except these things pls tell me

Asked for Male, 24 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa General Physician | Delhi

ScBilirubin is high Are there any symptoms of Jaundice ? ... Read More

I have white coating toungue from last five month also fermentation type smell(feels like nail polish removal smell )from mouth, stool , body skin and urine,sometime acidity and sometime indigestion.Low grade fever.Sometime feel bitter taste in mouth.Anus itching, nose itching.I don't have diabetes.Feel brain fog.Leg cramp.My Hba1ac is 5.0.

Asked for Male, 32 Years 65 Views v

Dr. Mickey Patel General Physician | Ramgarh

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It can be because of nutritional deficiencies or gastric issues,take plenty of liquids,avoid oily and spicy food,take high fiber diet Get a proper consultation for investigation and treatment ... Read More

Hello, My tongue is a bit white instead of pink. Every morning i will clean it with tongue cleaner, but still it will be white. Is there any issue with it?

Asked for Male, 29 Years 161 Views v

Dr. Nafisa Parveen ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Delhi

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I have this white spot on tongue for few months. What could be done for this? It's been like this for few months now.

Asked for Female, 34 Years 204 Views v

Dr. Ajit Joshi Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon | Wardha

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Is it painful, or burning sensation with the area? Can you notice any tooth around it with irregular or uneven surface ? These are the common things which must be evaluate ... Read More

What's wrong with my tongue? There is a white layer on my tongue that doesn't get off completely even when I use a tongue cleaner.

Asked for Male, 25 Years 336 Views v

Dr. Syed Aasif Hussain Dentist | Bangalore

It can be drug induced due the side effects of medications. ... Read More

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Hello sir.. I'm having problem with white coating to tongue... from 1weak back.. how can i treat it?

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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Is there any laser treatment for removing white coating on tongue in Hyderabad. Sometimes while talking to others huge amount of white coating is forming

I am a mother of a 12 year old girl. My daughter has been getting a white coating on her tongue since the last 2 months. She has good oral hygiene otherwise. What is the reason for this white coating? What is the treatment for the same? Does she need medications?

I have noticed recently that my tongue has a white coating inspite of cleaning it how much ever. What is this condition ? Is this harmful ? Photo attached !

After waking up I have dense white coating on tongue. This starts to clear after I brush or gargle. Still in the middle of tongue remains white coating during the day. This is happening for many years now. If its is due to bacterial infection, then should I consider medication?

I have a white coating on my tongue. I have a little sore throat. I have had a little headache.

Hi I have had a white coating on my tongue for the past few weeks I can brush it off with a tongue scraper...it feels like I have ulcers in my mouth as well! I looked and they look like red sores on my tongue

Why white colour coating on tongue?. It's 10 months right now. No pain or no irritation. But it's look little weird

I’ve been experiencing a chronic white coating on my tongue every morning, along with a change in taste. I regularly clean my tongue with a tongue scraper and use Betadine mouthwash, but I’m still not satisfied with the results. How can I get rid of this problem permanently?

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.

I have black patches and white mark on my tongue. I have attached photo here. Would you please suggest what it indicates?

White patch on tongue No pain or irritation No issues in eating or chewing, what could be the cause ?

The white coating on my tongue has been for few years now and I'm a little concerned about it right now. Is there anyway I can get rid of it completely? What might be the suggested treatment for this?

I have whitish coat around my vagina.No itching and no excess white discharge. What it could be? I once had vaginal yeast infection and I took medication.

My son is 4 years old. Last 2-3 months am noticing that his poop is getting covered by cheese like thing. Poop is yellow and that White coating comes 2-3 times a month. Any reason

Plz find the attachment picture and tell me the white spot in my tongue. I am a teetotaler. I never smoke and drink in my lifetime. When search in Google it shows like tongue cancer. Plz tell me what is this

My baby is 1 yr 3 months.. on sometime while she passes stool , On the edge of the stool there is white coating over it.. but remaing stool looks normal colour. She is in montherfeeding..she uses to pass stool alternate day.

What does a positive ANA IFA test with SGPT 106 U/L and SGOT 76 U/L. indicate ? Please explain .

We have noticed some white spots on my daughter's tongue yesterday. She is having mild cold and throat pain due to climatic changes. We are bit worried on the white spots. Can anyone suggest the reason and medication for this. Attached the picture of her tongue

I have a really white tongue . I have even attached a picture for the same. Moreover, there is persistent throat pain from past few days. Is it something serious?

I have little white tongue and pain in one of the teeth on right side with persistent throat pain. What could be the reason? Is there anything serious?

My tongue white and smelly.Please suggest medicine or good mouth wash.Every day 2 time brush teeth and tongue.

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I have this white spot on tongue for few months. What could be done for this? It's been like this for few months now.

What's wrong with my tongue? There is a white layer on my tongue that doesn't get off completely even when I use a tongue cleaner.

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