What Causes White Colored Tongue And Vomiting Green Phlegm?

Posted on Fri, 18 Apr 2014

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Question : My twelve year old grandson has got a white tongue and has been vomiting a green coloured flem, also had a temperature which has gone down a bit, but has not eaten all day and only had sips of water. can you please give me some idea what may be causing the problem Thank you

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Further information required Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day White coloured tongue is non specific sign and is seen in many febrile cases. I require certain clarification and additional information 1. Is your grandson coughing out green phlem or is vomiting( bilious vomiting) 2. Is there any distension of abdomen? 3. Is he passing stools regularly 4. Has his breathing become rapid? 5. Does he have sore throat or difficulty in swallowing If he is coughing out phlem hes is likely suffering from respiratory tract infection. Kindly get back to me with the details, so that I can discuss the likely cause an advise about further management. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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