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Can anyone please tell me what is this white patch on left side of tongue...i have attached a photo...

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White tongue is usually caused when bacteria, debris (like food and sugar) and dead cells get trapped between the papillae on the surface of your tongue. These string-like papillae then grow large and ...  Read More

I am having the white patches on my tongue. It comes and goes and it has been more than three months now. I have been using Clotrimazole mouth paint for this. Any suggestions?

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It can be oral thrush. Antifungals has to be taken systemically. Maintain good oral hygiene. For prescription of medication you can consult through this. ...  Read More

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I have white patches on my tongue since last couple of month. Is this reason for calcium or vitamin deficiency? Can you please suggest something?

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there are various causes for whitish patches over tongue..commonly occurs after an episode of systemic infection such as viral fever or typhoid fever. other conditions which can cause patches include ...  Read More

What does this white patch on tongue indicate ? Also there are cracks on tongue. Had fever yesterday now ok.

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It may mean vitamin deficiencies. In some Infections etc it can happen too. ...  Read More

I am white patches on tongue. This is the third time within 3 months it has arrived. I have been using a mouth paint of clotrimazole.

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Need to consult for the same ...  Read More

Hi from last 8 month I can see white patch on my tongue . I never smoke . Is it serious ? I am afraid after reading some articles about this.

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Hi As you said you don't smoke and you don't have any substance abuse then this patch is less likely to be a cancer. Hence to confirm this ot the nature of this you require to take a biopsy and then ...  Read More

From last 4/5 month, I have a white patch on my tongue. I want to know the reason and remedy. Second thing, day by day I am becoming restless. Can you please help me on this?

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Madam I need more details to know what is wrong There are many causes for getting irritated. May be even hunger :-) You can consult me at Surabhi Speciality Homeopathy Gud day ...  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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Hello! More details required ...  Read More

I have a single white patch on tongue. i ts seen more than 2 years approx. its left side of the tongue and small in size. Painless and not increasing in size.

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Do you have any habits? (like smoking, chewing areca nut, etc. ) In any case you should get it examined once. And hopefully with some medicines it will be normal. ...  Read More

A white and reddish patch developed in the middle of my tongue since past two days .Middle and back pasrt of my tongue tastes bitter. What would be the reason for this and any quick remedies?

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Kindly share the picture to diagnose in a better way ...  Read More

My 4 months baby has a white patch on his cheek after getting a redness due to insect bite,first it was small after a week it is slightly big

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Greetings It is common for an insect bite to leave a temporary white patch, a condition known as post-inflammatory hypopigmentation, which usually fades as the skin heals. Since the patch is growing ...  Read More

Hello. I am attaching the pic. Can you please tell me what that white mark is. It is below my belly and the other one is near my private part area.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been facing a persistent issue of sticky throat, especially in the morning. When I spit after waking up, thick, yellowish, thread-like mucus comes out. Sometimes, I also notice small round food particles along with the mucus. While swallowing, my throat feels coated and sticky. My tongue is always whitish with some rashes/patch

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

White patches on face. No itching . Using dosetil cream and moisturizer but no improvement. What is this. It is fungal infection or p alba. Or t versicolor.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi Found this white patches small ones past 6 months,when touched,its painful. Pl suggest. Thanks Poorna

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Goodmornin poorna, i have just check your lesions. Most probably this look like mollscum or wart but i can make confirme diagnosis after proper clinical history and examination. ...  Read More

I am having single white spot at the back of tongue on the right side and cough is there. Is it something to worry.

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Hi The information you have provided is inadequate Reach out for better diagnosis and appropriate management ...  Read More

Hello,My Daughter is 6 months old she has white patches around nose, mouth and near eyes . I'm using atogla moisturizer

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Greetings kindly consult with images for better understanding ...  Read More

Bad odor in mouth at all times, black patches and cracks on tongue, sensitivity in teeth upper and lower on left side

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Firstly if you have any habit such as tobacco chewing or betal nut or taking spicy food so change that habit ...  Read More

I have a white patch on lower lip since last 2 months. Its painless, tiny bunch of white rough patches. I don't smoke or chew tobacco or dont have any addiction. Attaching picture of the lesion. Is it curable or its precancerous?

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This requires more detailed examination, kindly consult in a physical clinic for proper examination ...  Read More

I am attching two pictures. First picture zoom out and second zoom in. I have this mild white patch of kind thing. The area is slightly tender when I eat hard food. Does it look like lukoplekia?

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Hello Picture isn't clear There can be two possibilities either infection with the tooth or bony eruption(anatomically bone deposition is more) we call it as torus mandibularis also. It is hard when ...  Read More

I observed a white or yellowish patch behind my left lower wisdom teeth. It is painless. And in the same area, from the last 2 months a blister is occurring just after eating something -> popping and getting healed in 2 days. Also there are few lymph nodes at the same time just below my left ear from the last 1 year or so. Picture is attached. P

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

After oral sex tongue is white cotted burning sensation HIV and all STI is comes negative What's can this it's my first time and I got this I am very frustrated and depressed My history 2 months ago my TB treatment is completed And this problem facing from 10 days My doctor said oral sex very less possibilities nearly zero don't worry but I

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First of all—please take a deep breath. I understand your fear, frustration, and anxiety. Let me reassure you clearly and honestly. 🔍 What you are experiencing White-coated tongue + burn ...  Read More

1 year ago my upper palate white patch surgery has been done and in biopsy report diagnosis as fibro epithelial polyp and now after 1 year same place on palate operative site white patch shows now. When I use clobetasol gel the white patch size reduce after some days stop it again recurring. I am not taking any time of gutkha smoking but occasional

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Hello Better to get it checked physically ...  Read More

Sir/Madam Pictures attached of a white blister like spot after i touched a hot utensil. But there seems to be no liquid inside the blister. No unusual pain, no burning sensation. Is it serious? I am worried. Till now taking care at home by cleaning hands with soap and Luke warm water and applying Vaseline on it. Kindly help... Regards

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Good afternoon This is common after contact with hot object Avoid bursting the blister ...  Read More

Sir/Madam Pictures attached of a white blister like spot after i touched a hot utensil. But there seems to be no liquid inside the blister. No unusual pain, no burning sensation. Is it serious? I am worried. Till now taking care at home by cleaning hands with soap and Luke warm water and applying Vaseline on it. Kindly help... Regards

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have these reoccuring patches on my tongue and poor digestion very low body weight dry skin looks like malnutrition. Please help what could be issue .how to avoid this and precautions

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Common Ayurvedic causes Ama & Agnimandya (poor digestion) Pitta vriddhi (heat, acidity) Oral thrush / fungal infection Stress, smoking, tobacco Vitamin B12 / iron deficiency 🌿 Ayurvedic Tr ...  Read More

One red patch on tongue for 14 days without pain . No fever kindly suggest what is this?? No habit of smoking or taking tobacco

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This seems to be due to vitamin deficiency ...  Read More

1 year ago I have done surgurey of my oral palate white patch and done biopsy. Again after 1 year same place skin colour white same place inhave applied kenacort some times the white become light and after some time again the white patch again visible.bthere is no lumps or bumps there. Only skin colour white. Please suggest Attached previous biop

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Need to see the condition Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

1 year ago I have done surgurey of my oral palate whye patch and done biopsy. Again after 1 year same place skin colour white same place inhave applied kenacort some times the white become light and after some time again the white patch again visible.bthere is no lumps or bumps there. Only skin colour white. Please suggest Attached previous biops

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Hello, Your previous biopsy showed oral fibro-epithelial polyp, which is a benign (non-cancerous) reactive lesion. It commonly occurs due to chronic irritation, trauma, friction, or post-surgical chan ...  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

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