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What Causes White Coating On Tongue?

Remaining balance processed after Expert responds: $17 Your question: My tongue has light white coting on it it sometimes feel funny and my mouth gets really dry here and there I just started smoking marijauna and I drunk a little more then this summer and I eat spicy food I ve had this for month now sometimes the white turn...
Fri, 18 Sep 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

As per your query you have white coating on your tongue . Well the symptoms you mention in query are probably due to a fungal infection known as oral thrush . It is also called oral candiasis because it is caused by a group of yeasts called Candida. There can be many reasons for this like dry mouth , excessive use of antibiotics , use of corticosteroids and poor oral hygiene . I seems to me that in your case dryness of mouth is one of the reasons . I would sugest you to consult oral pathologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescribe antifungal medicine ( fluconazole ) oral or topical . For now maintain proper oral hygiene , keep yourself hydrate and avoid hot and spicy food .


Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes White Coating On Tongue?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have white coating on your tongue . Well the symptoms you mention in query are probably due to a fungal infection known as oral thrush . It is also called oral candiasis because it is caused by a group of yeasts called Candida. There can be many reasons for this like dry mouth , excessive use of antibiotics , use of corticosteroids and poor oral hygiene . I seems to me that in your case dryness of mouth is one of the reasons . I would sugest you to consult oral pathologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescribe antifungal medicine ( fluconazole ) oral or topical . For now maintain proper oral hygiene , keep yourself hydrate and avoid hot and spicy food . Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari