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Hi Doctor, Would You Please Diagnose What Is Wrong With

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Posted on Tue, 22 Oct 2019
Question: Hi doctor,

Would you please diagnose what is wrong with my tongue or what it may indicate ?

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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Coated Tongue

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
You have coated tongue.
There are many different causes of coated tongue. Some of the common causes include poor oral hygiene, dehydration, tobacco use/smoking, mouth breathing, fungal infection etc.
Maintain good oral hygiene.
Avoid smoking (if you have that habit)
Avoid mouth breathing.
Drink enough fluids to remain well hydrated.
Use tongue scrapper to remove it.
These simple measures may resolve it.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini

Gastroenterologist

Practicing since :1994

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