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My daughter has developed a patch on her tongue, which is growing big. Photo enclosed. What could be the reason? What to do?

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This is what is referred to as a geographic tongue. It usually does not require any treatment. ...  Read More

Respected Doctor, I can able to see patches in my tongue in which I think it's probably abnormal. Please give me some advise on this.

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Visit ENT Specialist to identify the cause. ...  Read More

White patches on tongue, can’t scrape off, have been there for over a month, no pain

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ANY ALTERED TASTE SENSATION? ...  Read More

She is having some black patches over her tongue. What could be the reason behind it . Kindly suggest .

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It can be cleared... with specific medicine... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Hi i have vitamin b12 @ 163.7 i got on my tongue crack on the both side of my tongue it doesnt pain but at the tongue both side it been like white patch and crack on the tongue on both side i am having from almost 1 month crack are getting healing very slow but white bump or patch is taking time any idea how long does it take to heel

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Just try to apply dologel or hexigel and the tongue for about three weewks. Try not to spit or intake of water for half n hour ...  Read More

My 4.8 year old daughter developed a red patch on her tongue. Photo enclosed. What might be the reason? What should I do?

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Since how long is the patch seen? You can give syp Zioral 5ml once a day for 2wks and check. If no relief please visit a Paediatrician ...  Read More

I have large red patches on my tongue that come and go. They don’t hurt but they do feel sensitive, especially after I have eaten

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Post your photos of the problem and Practo Consult me for opinion and advice ...  Read More

Patches on tongue as seen in the photos attached.......................................... Thanks in advance fr ur kindness.

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Hi, photos are not clear, patches on tongue are due to lot of reasons from vitamin deficiency to viral fever and can be normal variation. It is better to consult a dentist for better diagnosis. Dr sr ...  Read More

I'm 23 I have seen some patches on my tongue Their is no pain No burning No bleeding nothing but when i looks my tongue I'm so scared. Please help me I'm suffering this from one month its coming an reducing i don't know what it was Please help me out from it.. please

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Geographic tongue It's a normal condition. Do regular rinsing of tongue ...  Read More

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

Hi i attached the picture of my tongue i ate pizza a d chinese bhel and manchurian after that my tongue got red and its paininh is this sign of cancer plz reply me asap

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It will heal on its own. Nothing to worry. ...  Read More

What is this in the photo? Please open this attachment and identify this red soft and inflamed things under the tongue

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The photo shows a medical condition called sialadenitis, an inflamed salivary gland. In this case under the tongue salivary gland. Please do consult me for further management. ...  Read More

I have vitiligo patches in my hand fingers, which looks bad, pls suggest what can be done to fix the ailment.

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  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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Hello Looking at the image tongue looks normal ...  Read More

5 days ago I had tongue bite while eating today redness pain almost gone but selling is still there please see the attached photo Is there anything suspicious ? Please answer I am really worried about this

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Hello Looks like normal ulcer there’s nothing to worry will go away in one week to 10 days ...  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

Hello I am attaching a pic. One is a patch on my stomach. Similarly there are 8 to 9 patches around there. Like on the stomach groin area on the waist area and also near the chest. Kindly please tell me what exactly it is. Also attached prescription. Are those medicines enough to cure the disease? Is this tinea corporis or psoriasis or any other in

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Yes It's looks like Tinea Above prescription will work but for complete recovery you need to add some extra cream Contact for consultation ...  Read More

Hello I am attaching a pic. One is a patch on my stomach. Similarly there are 8 to 9 patches around there. Like on the stomach groin area on the waist area and also near the chest. Kindly please tell me what exactly it is. Also attached prescription. Are those medicines enough to cure the disease? Is this tinea corporis or psoriasis or any other in

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Fungal infection ...  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

Hello I am attaching a pic. This patch has been there for many days not only near the groin area. But on the stomach chest area multiple spots are there nearly 8 to 10 . and also near the private part. Is this any infection or psoriasis?

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Its a yeast infection Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

Hello I am attaching a pic. This patch has been there for many days not only near the groin area. But on the stomach chest area multiple spots are there nearly 8 to 10 . and also near the private part. Is this any infection or psoriasis?

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INCOMPLETE QUERY. ANY HISTORY OF ITCH CONSULT SUPERSPECIALIST LIKE DERMATOLOGIST. ...  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 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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Hi.... don't worry. Homeopathy has an excellent medicines for gastric troubles. Needs your complete details. Kindly consult me on nine zero seven nine double zero four zero nine four for proper evalua ...  Read More

Please tell about this patch it is for years with itching please help me treat this scar and tell further steps

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Much more detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

It is for years no itching no pain just this patch please help me treat this patch and prescribe ehat needed

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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 a very dry mouth, I always have the need to keep sipping something. I wake up with a white tongue and bad breath. I want to get rid of this dryness and bad breath scenario.

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Saliva is necessary for both maintaining oral hygiene and balancing the microbial biome in your mouth less saliva or thick saliva will contribute to all of the above symptoms you have currently white ...  Read More

My mother has got ulcers on the side of tongue for last 15 days. She also was on course of 5 days augmentine from 1st to 5th for mild chest infection and was also given zifi for 2 days. The ulcers however are not going down. We have tried baking soda and salt gargles and applied Tees cream however pain is still there. The ulcer is now broken with r

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Start vit B12 n folic acid supplement. Please share pic of tongue ...  Read More

Whenever i eat or drink something mainly hot food or cold drinks, there is always burning sensation in my tongue and inside of lips , it feels i have ulcers even though it is not , what could be the problem Lips are always dry as well

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Tab neuribion forte Tab zerodol sp ...  Read More

From past 10 days I had a burning feeling on tongue no problem in eating just sensations today when I used tongue cleaner blood cane about I feel my tongue is rough all day.

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Hello. Burning sensation on tongue for the past 10 days with rough feeling and slight bleeding after using a tongue cleaner is usually due to local irritation, nutritional deficiency, fungal infection ...  Read More

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