What Causes Whiteness On Tongue?
Hello. Does my tongue look normal to you? I gave my boyfriend unprotected oral sex about a month ago, and shortly after i got a sinue infection so i was perscribed with amoxicillin and it gave me an oral thrush. I got antibiotics and a rinse for it and it went away a little but i feel like my tongue is still white? Can an oral thrush really last this long? Im also on birthcontrol so i dont know if that has something to do with it.
Geographic tongue and not oral thrush
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting the query.
I have examined the image thoroughly after zooming, and I could not see the typical oral thrush patches and your history does not support the same. It is more of a geographic tongue rather than oral thrush.
Geographic tongue is commonly seen in normal individuals, this is a sign of stress and vitamin deficiency in the body.
Do not worry! This is perfectly normal. My suggestions to you are:
1. Drink plenty of warm water
2. Avoid coffee/tea/smoking/alcohol/chilled food and beverages
3. Consume plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables
4. Try taking OTC oral multivitamins
Hope I have answered your query; I will be available for the follow-up queries
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
It depends upon your body ability to regenerate...
Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for writing back
It is difficult to tell exactly when the epithelium can cover completely. It depends on your body ability to regenerate the epithelium (the lining over the tongue). And, I can assure you, it is perfectly normal and the present picture of your tongue is not going to cause any problems in the future.
Wish you good health
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
Performing oral sex will not cause oral thrush...
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Thanks for writing back
Oral thrush is seen in immuno compromised individuals, diabetics, people on antibiotics for a longer duration, etc.
By performing oral sex one cannot contract oral thrush.
Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty
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