My 15 month old has a black tongue, with no reasons surrounding it, and now has a 102 fever. He just got over an ear infection, but as of yesterday his ears were completely clear, and the doctor is researching what the black tongue could be, but no answers yet. considered that fever and black tongue are connected and serious.
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As per your complain black discolouration of tongue can be due to a condition known as Black Hairy tongue and can be due to a number of causes like overgrowth of bacteria or fungus, food debris accumulation, taking medication containing Pepto Bismol etc.. I would suggest you to maintain a good hygiene status of your infant like cleaning tongue with a tongue scraper, using a soft toothbrush to scrape your tongue, feeding with ample of fluids.. It can take a few days to resolve and in case if it does not resolve consult a Pedodontist and get evaluated..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Black Tongue?
Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain black discolouration of tongue can be due to a condition known as Black Hairy tongue and can be due to a number of causes like overgrowth of bacteria or fungus, food debris accumulation, taking medication containing Pepto Bismol etc.. I would suggest you to maintain a good hygiene status of your infant like cleaning tongue with a tongue scraper, using a soft toothbrush to scrape your tongue, feeding with ample of fluids.. It can take a few days to resolve and in case if it does not resolve consult a Pedodontist and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.