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The Back Of Tongue Has Yellow Skin And Red Bumps On Back Of Throat. What Is It?

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Posted on Tue, 3 Jul 2012
Question: The back of my tongue is white/yellow film on it and red bumps at the back of my throat
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Answered by Dr. Andrew Rynne MD (2 hours later)

Hi there XXXXXXX Thank you for posting your question. I will do my best to help you.

Any coating on your tongue reflects an infection of either a fungus (candidiasis) or a bacteria or both.

You need to check that you do not have diabetes and review any immune suppressing drugs that you may be on long-term.

To help diagnose what the offending organism actually is a swap of your tongue may help. I would also start using Mycostatin oral drops and I would eat lots of natural yogurt throughout the day and hold this in your mouth for a minute before swallowing.

I hope that I have answered your questions fully and been of some help. If you have anymore questions please contact me again anytime.

Dr Andrew Rynne.




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The Back Of Tongue Has Yellow Skin And Red Bumps On Back Of Throat. What Is It?


Hi there XXXXXXX Thank you for posting your question. I will do my best to help you.

Any coating on your tongue reflects an infection of either a fungus (candidiasis) or a bacteria or both.

You need to check that you do not have diabetes and review any immune suppressing drugs that you may be on long-term.

To help diagnose what the offending organism actually is a swap of your tongue may help. I would also start using Mycostatin oral drops and I would eat lots of natural yogurt throughout the day and hold this in your mouth for a minute before swallowing.

I hope that I have answered your questions fully and been of some help. If you have anymore questions please contact me again anytime.

Dr Andrew Rynne.