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How To Treat Yellow Tongue?

I have had a yellow tongue since march. My regular doctor sent me to a specialist. He ran some test they came back positive. I do have herd and my doctor is treating me for that. Some days my tongue looks better and some days it looks horrible. Now I'm wondering if everything I eat and drink is staining it. I'm tired of dealing with it especially when its noticeable. Do you have any suggestions?
Wed, 21 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain the yellow coating over the tongue seems to be Yeast infection known as Thrush and it can be treated with antifungal medicines like Nystatin mouthwash gargles, clotrimazole lozenges and taking more of Probiotics like Yoghurt in diet..
In case if it is not Thrush the other cause for it can be simply poor Oral hygiene and deposit of dead cells, food debris and bacterial over growth over the tongue papillae.
It can be cleaned by regular cleaning of tongue with a tongue scraper or a soft toothbrush..
Gargle with 1:1 solution of water and hydrogen peroxide can also help..

The chances of Yeast infection are more probable and you should ask the diagnosis to your treating physician and can contact us at HEALTHCARE MAGIC for further guidance..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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How To Treat Yellow Tongue?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the yellow coating over the tongue seems to be Yeast infection known as Thrush and it can be treated with antifungal medicines like Nystatin mouthwash gargles, clotrimazole lozenges and taking more of Probiotics like Yoghurt in diet.. In case if it is not Thrush the other cause for it can be simply poor Oral hygiene and deposit of dead cells, food debris and bacterial over growth over the tongue papillae. It can be cleaned by regular cleaning of tongue with a tongue scraper or a soft toothbrush.. Gargle with 1:1 solution of water and hydrogen peroxide can also help.. The chances of Yeast infection are more probable and you should ask the diagnosis to your treating physician and can contact us at HEALTHCARE MAGIC for further guidance.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.