White tongue on back

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Asked for Male, 29 Years

After taking antibiotic i saw whiteness at the back of tongue only if i use flash light in mirror. Not able to clear the white tongue also i got indigestion and gastric after the course of antibiotic. Is white coat is normal , since it won't go way from 1 and half month. Nearly i went to 7 to 8 doctors , but no body bother about tongue whiteness, only they check is throat , ear and nose.

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

Coated tongue is very common during infections and antibiotic use. If asymptomatic then you need not worry about it as it's not really abnormal

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Consult nearby ENT specialist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required

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