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What Causes Yellow Discoloration On The Tongue While On Optifast?
I am 68 years old, and began the OptiFast program a2 weeks ago. Since the first day, my tongue has been yellow. I have been brushing and flossing and have excellent dental hygiene according to my dentist and hygienist. I do, however, have lichen planus which usually begins in my mouth during times of great stress.
I read that a ketosis can cause a yellow tongue and that using hydrogen peroxide on the tongue can help. I tried this last night and my tongue cleared up pretty well. the downside is that lichen plants does not respond well to peroxide. What should I do?
I read that a ketosis can cause a yellow tongue and that using hydrogen peroxide on the tongue can help. I tried this last night and my tongue cleared up pretty well. the downside is that lichen plants does not respond well to peroxide. What should I do?
Thu, 26 Jul 2018
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Your problem seems to be long standing. Better you get a complete examination of your gut and liver. The diet plan may be merely a catalyst causing this condition. owing to your lichen planus, that also causes sometimes yellow tongue due to super infection of candida. You use a fungal rinse candid mouth paint, apply it all over the tongue. Make it remain for at least 5 mins and rinse it off. For your lichen planus use Kenacort gel over the areas. Eat lots and lots of green, red and yellow vegetables, enter distress programs like yoga and meditation. If your symptoms persist after 1 week consult a Gastroenterologist for complete gut examination.
Take care.
Your problem seems to be long standing. Better you get a complete examination of your gut and liver. The diet plan may be merely a catalyst causing this condition. owing to your lichen planus, that also causes sometimes yellow tongue due to super infection of candida. You use a fungal rinse candid mouth paint, apply it all over the tongue. Make it remain for at least 5 mins and rinse it off. For your lichen planus use Kenacort gel over the areas. Eat lots and lots of green, red and yellow vegetables, enter distress programs like yoga and meditation. If your symptoms persist after 1 week consult a Gastroenterologist for complete gut examination.
Take care.
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