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What Does A Small Rough Patch On The Tongue Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 19 Jul 2016

Question: I have a small rough patch on the middle back of my tongue with white, black and brown dots by the looks of it. I've attached a picture for you.

It's only been there for a week at most.

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably fungal infection of the tongue

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your question and report; it suggest that most probably you may be suffering from the fungal infection of the tongue.
If I were the treating doctor of you then I would like to prescribe
1. Gargles with diluted hydrogen peroxide and hexidine twice a day.
2. Candid mouth paint apply to affected area twice a day.

But to rule out the other disease you may go for the microscopy of the scrapping of the tongue.

Regards
Dr Hariom Sharma MS, XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Hariom Sharma (12 minutes later)

Thank you for your answer. So you don't think this is anything serious like cancer? I will do what you've suggested. I've had a dry mouth for the last week or so...not sure if this could be a cause.

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably it is not the cancer

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through your follow up question; and for your kind knowledge it is not the cancer. Dry mouth is not the cause of above mentioned disease.

No need to worry.

Regards
Dr Hariom Sharma MS, XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad