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What does white coating on tongue indicate

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

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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

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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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

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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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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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It can be because of many things. ...  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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Hello dear It’s fungal infection dear.. Please consult me on my private chat window for complete treatment and prescription details.. ...  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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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.

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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

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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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Want to look at your tongue and decide Doctor knows more than the Google ...  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’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?

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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

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

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It could be related to vitamin deficiency. ...  Read More

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

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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?

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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.

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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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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

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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.

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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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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

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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 ...  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?

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