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What Causes Green Patches On The Tongue ?
My baby is 5 weeks old and I have noticed his tongue has a green patch in the center. My doctor said that the cause is from the iron in the formula. I clean his tongue with a clean wet cloth and the green does come off. Although my Dr. says this is not anything to worry about , I am still concerned. Please give me your opinion of this matter.
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Dont worry
Formula fed babies do get this green colour from iron
Will settle on its own, no treatment required
Wishing your child speedy recovery
Regards
Dr Arun
Thanks for writing to us.
Dont worry
Formula fed babies do get this green colour from iron
Will settle on its own, no treatment required
Wishing your child speedy recovery
Regards
Dr Arun
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