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What Causes Black Discoloration On The Tongue?
Question: My tongue is black as though I've been eating licorice. I've been taking antibiotics for an ear infection.
I think I may be having a reaction to the antibiotics.
I think I may be having a reaction to the antibiotics.
Brief Answer:
Can you upload an image of your tongue for review!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Kindly upload an image of your tongue for review. This way, I can provide a personalized and helpful response to you. Without seeing the nature of this tongue, it becomes extremely difficult to address this.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
Can you upload an image of your tongue for review!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Kindly upload an image of your tongue for review. This way, I can provide a personalized and helpful response to you. Without seeing the nature of this tongue, it becomes extremely difficult to address this.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I don't know how to paste photo into my reply.
Brief Answer:
Probably you are mixing many drugs at once!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed the attached image. This is probably because you chew many drugs at once. I will tend to separate the licorice licking from other medications. This will allow us to see what the changes would be. This tongue changed would resolve spontaneously and alone doesn't require that any drugs should be discontinued.
I wish you well keep me updated.
Probably you are mixing many drugs at once!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed the attached image. This is probably because you chew many drugs at once. I will tend to separate the licorice licking from other medications. This will allow us to see what the changes would be. This tongue changed would resolve spontaneously and alone doesn't require that any drugs should be discontinued.
I wish you well keep me updated.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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