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What Causes Milky Layer On Tongue And Tastelessness?
tongue troubles milky film on surface will not come off, lack of taste ,in middle- deep creators in middle of tongue running front to back, , 3Drs no answer to problem,tried nystatin, no help,salt ,peroxide nothing,oxyglycene no,vinegar no,mouth wash-nothing,dexamethasone not yet, baking soda, any suggestions, not thursh,not cancer,
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
As you mention in query that you have white layer tongue and you have tried all the remedies for sore tongue and oral thrush . There is no need to panic , because there is othere reasons also for white and fissured tongue which sometimes difficult to detect .
The probable cause for your symptoms is acid reflux and particularly silent reflux , because this reflux do not give symptoms like heart burn that is why go undetected .
Simple lifestyle changes along with some medicine will cure the symptoms . I would suggest you to :-
- Avoid spicy and heavy meals like very fatty and sugary food .
- Avoid eating late night , Eat at least 1 hour before going to bed .
- Take light walk at least for 15 minutes after every meal .
- Quit drinking.
- Take antacids like gelusil .
Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order endoscopy and ambulatory acid test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also order X-ray of upper digestive system .
Doctor may prescribe medicines like ranitidine and omeprazole to to block the acid production.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
As you mention in query that you have white layer tongue and you have tried all the remedies for sore tongue and oral thrush . There is no need to panic , because there is othere reasons also for white and fissured tongue which sometimes difficult to detect .
The probable cause for your symptoms is acid reflux and particularly silent reflux , because this reflux do not give symptoms like heart burn that is why go undetected .
Simple lifestyle changes along with some medicine will cure the symptoms . I would suggest you to :-
- Avoid spicy and heavy meals like very fatty and sugary food .
- Avoid eating late night , Eat at least 1 hour before going to bed .
- Take light walk at least for 15 minutes after every meal .
- Quit drinking.
- Take antacids like gelusil .
Consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order endoscopy and ambulatory acid test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also order X-ray of upper digestive system .
Doctor may prescribe medicines like ranitidine and omeprazole to to block the acid production.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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