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Black Spot On Tongue. Taking Penicillin, Chlorohexidine. What Is This Condition Called?
I have one black spot on the left side of my tongue, I've been taking penicillin vk.
I was taking Chlorohexidine a few days before the penicillin. I got a mouth infection about 10 days ago.
The black dot on the front side of my tongue appeared this morning.
What type of conditions can this be ?
I just took a picture of it with my phone.
I was taking Chlorohexidine a few days before the penicillin. I got a mouth infection about 10 days ago.
The black dot on the front side of my tongue appeared this morning.
What type of conditions can this be ?
I just took a picture of it with my phone.
Thu, 23 May 2013
Hello,
Black spot on tongue can be a type of aphthous ulcer.
Floss your tongue with tongue scrapers.
Take plenty of fluids and nutritious rich diet.
Please do visit a dentist and get a clinical evaluation done.
Vitamin becosules,c,iron and folic acid tablets has to be administered.
Avoid stressful jobs.
Rinse your mouth after every meals.
Apply topical steroids after consulting with your dentist.
Hope this helps.
Black spot on tongue can be a type of aphthous ulcer.
Floss your tongue with tongue scrapers.
Take plenty of fluids and nutritious rich diet.
Please do visit a dentist and get a clinical evaluation done.
Vitamin becosules,c,iron and folic acid tablets has to be administered.
Avoid stressful jobs.
Rinse your mouth after every meals.
Apply topical steroids after consulting with your dentist.
Hope this helps.
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