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Could Tongue Discoloration Be Withdrawal Symptom Of Quitting Smoking?

hi my name is liam,i have recently giving up smoking up to 40 a day (2 weeks ago) and noticed my tongue was discolored over the last few days(yellowish).
i scrubbed my tongue and got most of the color off....is this usual after giving up the smokes?
thanks liam
Mon, 12 May 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

You have already stopped smoking 14 days back. Nicotine withdrawal last for 5-10 days. So tongue discoloration appears due to some other reason.

Causes which can lead to tongue discoloration:
-Smoking and tobacco use like in your case. It takes time for improvement in tongue color after smoking cessation.
-Vitamin deficiency
-Infection like oral candidiasis
-Leucoplakia of oral cavity

So get evaluated by physician to rule out these problem, same time remain abstinent from smoking.

Wishing you good health and all the best.
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Could Tongue Discoloration Be Withdrawal Symptom Of Quitting Smoking?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. You have already stopped smoking 14 days back. Nicotine withdrawal last for 5-10 days. So tongue discoloration appears due to some other reason. Causes which can lead to tongue discoloration: -Smoking and tobacco use like in your case. It takes time for improvement in tongue color after smoking cessation. -Vitamin deficiency -Infection like oral candidiasis -Leucoplakia of oral cavity So get evaluated by physician to rule out these problem, same time remain abstinent from smoking. Wishing you good health and all the best. www.99doctor.com