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What Causes White Colour On Tongue?

Hi, I'm 22 years old and noticed my tongue had what looked white film on it. Because it looked gross, I began scraping it off with my toothbrush. As I was doing so, I started to notice red and large taste buds starting at semi-back of my tongue. This makes me nervous. What is this?
Fri, 13 Nov 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 white coating over the tongue seems to be due to yeast infection over the tongue known as Oral Thrush or Oral Candidiasis..
It can occur due to a number of causes like Dry mouth, poor immunity, other oral infections,intake of antibiotics and steroids, smoking etc..
You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis..
In case if thrush is diagnosed as the cause anti-fungal mouthwash like Nystatin mouthwash and clotrimazole lozenges can be advised for a 2 weeks..
Taking plenty of probiotics like Yoghurt and garlic will help..
In case if it still does not resolve oral antifungals like Fluconazole and Itraconazole can be given..
Drink plenty of water and maintain a good oral hygiene..
Chew sugar free chewing gum as it stimulate saliva flow..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes White Colour On Tongue?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain white coating over the tongue seems to be due to yeast infection over the tongue known as Oral Thrush or Oral Candidiasis.. It can occur due to a number of causes like Dry mouth, poor immunity, other oral infections,intake of antibiotics and steroids, smoking etc.. You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in diagnosis.. In case if thrush is diagnosed as the cause anti-fungal mouthwash like Nystatin mouthwash and clotrimazole lozenges can be advised for a 2 weeks.. Taking plenty of probiotics like Yoghurt and garlic will help.. In case if it still does not resolve oral antifungals like Fluconazole and Itraconazole can be given.. Drink plenty of water and maintain a good oral hygiene.. Chew sugar free chewing gum as it stimulate saliva flow.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora.