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Suggest Treatment For White Tongue While Recovering From UTI And Unprotected Sex

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Posted on Thu, 20 Oct 2016
Question: I just recently noticed a week after a UTI and unprotected sex that I have white tongue. I have not been on any antibiotics. Could white tongue just be a side effect of the UTI or should I be worried about HIV infection?
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It does not indicate HIV

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.


White coated tounge is not always a sign of infection. It can be due to lodged debris of food particles. Sometime after infection it can be due to bacteria or fungus. However it does not indicate HIV.

Within one week HIV cannot show any symptom.

You should clean the tongue properly. If your tongue remains white, please consult doctor for examination.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr Chintan Solanki.
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Suggest Treatment For White Tongue While Recovering From UTI And Unprotected Sex

Brief Answer: It does not indicate HIV Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern. White coated tounge is not always a sign of infection. It can be due to lodged debris of food particles. Sometime after infection it can be due to bacteria or fungus. However it does not indicate HIV. Within one week HIV cannot show any symptom. You should clean the tongue properly. If your tongue remains white, please consult doctor for examination. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr Chintan Solanki.