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Suggest Remedy For Tongue Discolourations

hi, i m a 20 year old, female,i would like to ask a questions regarding oral issue, i would like to know is it normal if i have a tongue discolorations? the body of the tongue color is redish- purple but both side of the tongue have a blackish color( blackish vein color), is there any other way to remove the blackish color? thanks
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Black discoloration is due to removal of tongue papillae. Are u experiencing loss of taste too ? Any medication that u have been taking ? Go through your history .
Meanwhile have hexidine mouthwashes and avoid salty and spicy foods.
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Suggest Remedy For Tongue Discolourations

Black discoloration is due to removal of tongue papillae. Are u experiencing loss of taste too ? Any medication that u have been taking ? Go through your history . Meanwhile have hexidine mouthwashes and avoid salty and spicy foods.