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What Causes White Coating On The Tongue?
Question: Hi,
for over a week I've noticed I have a white/ yellow coat on my tongue. I had a respiratory infection and took Antibiotics, then i started a diet with shots and pills. out started right after the antibiotics, but I had also started the diet.
for over a week I've noticed I have a white/ yellow coat on my tongue. I had a respiratory infection and took Antibiotics, then i started a diet with shots and pills. out started right after the antibiotics, but I had also started the diet.
Brief Answer:
Reaction to the antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, white or yellow coated tongue can occur due to many reasons including a reaction to antibiotics . since the white / yellow coat started right after using the antibiotic then this must be the cause. I suggest you use an antibacterial mouth wash and a tongue scraper to remove the coat.
I hope I answered your question. if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion.
Reaction to the antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, white or yellow coated tongue can occur due to many reasons including a reaction to antibiotics . since the white / yellow coat started right after using the antibiotic then this must be the cause. I suggest you use an antibacterial mouth wash and a tongue scraper to remove the coat.
I hope I answered your question. if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion.
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