What Causes Coating Of Food On Tongue?

Posted on Thu, 27 Nov 2014

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Thu, 27 Nov 2014 Answered on

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Question : I'm not sure if this is normal, but I feel like certain foods are getting "stuck" on my tonuge, not so much to where I'm choking or anything like that, but if I eat a certain food and check my tonuge I would see a "coating" of the food that I ate(let's say 20-30min later). My tonuge itself seems to look "normal" colored once I brush it. Again I'm not sure if this is normal or not, I've never really noticed this until recently.

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is normal physiological changes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
As per your history: it a normal physiological change for tongue coating after eating food.
It does not suggest any disease. Do not worry.
I would suggest you to take vitamin supplement rich in zinc for a month to prevent this coating. Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Deepashree (6 hours later)

Why am I getting the coating? What causes it and is it normal?

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Multivitamin deficiency can cause these changes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Multivitamin deficiency can cause this type of changes. I would suggest you to take vitamin supplement rich in zinc for 1 month. If symptoms persists, then please consult with your doctor and get evaluated.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Deepashree (28 minutes later)

I will do that. Is it possible it's just the foods I'm eating? I noticed it with Yogurt and a Brownie that I ate

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid eating those items.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
Avoid eating those foods which cause coating from some days. Let's see. Add fresh and raw food in your diet. Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj