The Back Of Tongue Has Yellow Skin And Red Bumps On Back Of Throat. What Is It?

Posted on Tue, 3 Jul 2012

Question: The back of my tongue is white/yellow film on it and red bumps at the back of my throat

Answered by Dr. Andrew Rynne MD (2 hours later)

Hi there XXXXXXX Thank you for posting your question. I will do my best to help you.

Any coating on your tongue reflects an infection of either a fungus (candidiasis) or a bacteria or both.

You need to check that you do not have diabetes and review any immune suppressing drugs that you may be on long-term.

To help diagnose what the offending organism actually is a swap of your tongue may help. I would also start using Mycostatin oral drops and I would eat lots of natural yogurt throughout the day and hold this in your mouth for a minute before swallowing.

I hope that I have answered your questions fully and been of some help. If you have anymore questions please contact me again anytime.

Dr Andrew Rynne.

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