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I Have White Tongue Less Appetite And Diarrhea With Every

Posted on Sun, 7 Jun 2020

Question: I have white tongue less appetite and diarrhea with every fruit i eat could this be a sign of zinc deficiency ?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fructose malabsorption is a possibility.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
When did the symptoms started? Does the loose stools develop immediately after eating fruits or later? Is it same with every fruits or particular groups of fruits? Do you experience fatigue or generalised weakness? You can attach a photo of the whitish lesion or paleness of the tongue as well.
As per your description fructose malabsorption or intolerance is a possibility.
Waiting for your reply.
Thanks

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Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (20 minutes later)

First I vomited monday 6 days ago from eating so much . I'm obese and have lots of health issues from being overweight . then I stopped eating for a day and a half. then 3 days ago my tongue has white thing and I loss sense of taste and had diarrhea then after I was feeling kind of nausea today for now im ok but i had a banana ans i had to poop it out right away. I still have white tongue. I have not eaten an vegetables yet but today I will have it for lunch and dinner.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is unlikely related to fruits

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is unlikely related to fruits. Possible causes like mi or gastroenteritis or irritable bowel syndrome can also cause similar symptoms. Since you are obese there is chance for acid reflux disease which will worsen the symptoms.
As of now stick to a semi solid or liquid diet for few days. Drink plenty of water.
You can also try over the counter available antacids like omeprazole or pantoprazole for symptomatic relief.
Your tongue is not that much pale, a complete blood count has to be done to rule out anemia.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks

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Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (43 minutes later)

also I was throwing up today but it was like spit looking white liquid no food came out of it. my throat feels uncomfortable to eat or drink. I have hard time drinking fast I felt like and eating is very uncomfortable . antacids are they like small pills or big pills? what kind of pills should i take ? i don't know them by name ? I cant swallow any big pills. any form of liquids antacids ? I can buy at pharmacy . But I need to know the names . Could you let me know any small pills that can swallow easily or liquid form of antacids would be good also for adults . I have changed my diet and started to eat more healthy since this happened Liquid diet you mean like juice and smoothies from vegetables and fruits? what kind of semi solid food should I be eating? you think I might be anemic ?

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pantoprazole can be tried.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can try antacids like pantoprazole which is a small pill. Combination of pantoprazole with domperidone will be more effective as it will prevent vomiting as well( available over the counter).
Semi solid foods like thick soups will be good. If you can tolerate, fresh juices can be taken.
You can go for a complete blood count to rule out anemia, clinically you are not anemic.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks

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