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What Causes Black Discoloration On The Tongue After Using Vicks VapoRub?

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Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2016
Question: I put vicks vspor rub in my nostrils for about a week - i felt some go down my throat & this morning I have a black tongue - will this go away
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Vicks doesnt lead to a black tongue

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Vicks cannot cause a black tongue. It can be due to some food product / color or an oral infectious cause.

If possible, kindly upload an image of the tongue to comment further.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107

Dr. M.S. Khalil
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What Causes Black Discoloration On The Tongue After Using Vicks VapoRub?

Brief Answer: Vicks doesnt lead to a black tongue Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Vicks cannot cause a black tongue. It can be due to some food product / color or an oral infectious cause. If possible, kindly upload an image of the tongue to comment further. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil