What Does White Coating On Tongue Indicate- 372 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

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

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

Asked for Male, 32 Years 234 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

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 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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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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Dr. Pawan Kumar Mishra Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Aligarh

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It can be because of many things. ... 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 182 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

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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Dr. Sharwari Pawale Dental Surgeon | Pune

Hello Looking at the image tongue looks normal ... 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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Dr. Chirag Yashlaha ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Indore

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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

Asked for Male, 27 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Dev Saini Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Panipat

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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Dr. K Alwyn Jacob Dentist | Chennai

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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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Dr. Dinesh Mehta General Physician | Jaipur

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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

Asked for Male, 32 Years 209 Views v

Dr. Inavolu Shamini Dentist | Hyderabad

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

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 439 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 352 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 49 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 124 Views v

Dr. Zoya Rasheed Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist | Hyderabad

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Hello! More details required ... Read More

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 368 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 a white patch on your tongue that doesn't go away or remove. It's at the tip of my tongue and side of my tongue. Spicy foods and menthol cause stinging or burning sensation. I also experience dry mouth, throat, and thick phlegm. Feel a little sore under my tongue when I raise it and move the tongue. I did research on Google, but it was giv

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Asked for Female, 34 Years 417 Views v

Dr. Inavolu Shamini Dentist | Hyderabad

Hello This may be oral candidiasis Please visit the dentist for physical examination ... 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 235 Views v

Dr. Parru Singh Gynecologist/Obstetrician | 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

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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 117 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 175 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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Connect please ... Read More

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 157 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 194 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 103 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

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

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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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

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

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 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 !

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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?

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