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What Causes Mild Fever And White Coating On Tongue?

My 20 months old son has been sick for the past few days, along with a mild fever. He is now feeling much better and no more fever today. But I noticed his tongue is white, it look like what is called Thrush. Could his fever due to this yeast infection and should I take him in to see his doctor to help clear up his tongue? Please help.
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain the white coating on tongue along with fever can occur due to yeast infection in your son known as ORAL CANDIDIASIS or ORAL THRUSH.

It can also simply be due to poor maintenance of oral hygiene and not thrush..

But as he also has fever along with white coating thrush can be suspected.

You should consult a Paediatrician and get evaluated for the cause of the illness and get treated accordingly..

In case of thrush the doctor will provide you with anti-fungal liquids that has to be applied on the tongue.

Adding probiotics like yoghurt in diet can help in clearing the fungus.

Hope your query is solved..

If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.


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What Causes Mild Fever And White Coating On Tongue?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain the white coating on tongue along with fever can occur due to yeast infection in your son known as ORAL CANDIDIASIS or ORAL THRUSH. It can also simply be due to poor maintenance of oral hygiene and not thrush.. But as he also has fever along with white coating thrush can be suspected. You should consult a Paediatrician and get evaluated for the cause of the illness and get treated accordingly.. In case of thrush the doctor will provide you with anti-fungal liquids that has to be applied on the tongue. Adding probiotics like yoghurt in diet can help in clearing the fungus. Hope your query is solved.. If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.