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Chest Pain, Black Tongue, Tired, Sleeping More. Taken Antibiotics. Help
Hi,
I have this pain on the left hand side of my chest just above my breast, I am have been getting recurring black tongue for 6 weeks after 2 rounds of anti-biotics, adequate oral hygiene and very good intake of fruits and vegetables.
I am feeling very tired and sleeping a lot more especially during the day. My last xray at the A&E showed nothing, but I am still very worried due to the several digression of pains various places now.
I hate the black -tongue more as it gives me goose bumps every minute I think of it, as I have never experienced anything of this nature and I find it real irritating.
please help!
I have this pain on the left hand side of my chest just above my breast, I am have been getting recurring black tongue for 6 weeks after 2 rounds of anti-biotics, adequate oral hygiene and very good intake of fruits and vegetables.
I am feeling very tired and sleeping a lot more especially during the day. My last xray at the A&E showed nothing, but I am still very worried due to the several digression of pains various places now.
I hate the black -tongue more as it gives me goose bumps every minute I think of it, as I have never experienced anything of this nature and I find it real irritating.
please help!
Wed, 10 Jul 2013
Hello,
Black hairy tongue is a temporary, harmless and painless benign condition of the tongue.
It looks more alarming but does not require any treatment.
it will resolve on its own.
this is caused due to change in the normal bacterial and fungal content in the mouth due to antibiotic use.
Black hairy tongue is a temporary, harmless and painless benign condition of the tongue.
It looks more alarming but does not require any treatment.
it will resolve on its own.
this is caused due to change in the normal bacterial and fungal content in the mouth due to antibiotic use.
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