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What Could Be The Discoloration Of The Tongue?
my son has been sick all day with a stomach bug; he is finally able to hold drink down, but he noticed that his tongue is really dark. He took some chewable peptobismal earlier today, but has only had ginger ale all afternoon. Should I be worried about the discoloration of his tongue
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
hello thanks for the consult at hcm,,
since he down with diarhooea,, the tongue coating could be due chewable peptobisamal and also the microbial flora would have changed due to dehydration of so much electrolyte loss,,
so i suggest he keep the tongue clean by bruhsing with a soft brush gently,,also take electrolyte drinks so that his weakness will come down,, lot of probiotics
and if problem persists plz take a consult with general physician,,
hope it helps take care
since he down with diarhooea,, the tongue coating could be due chewable peptobisamal and also the microbial flora would have changed due to dehydration of so much electrolyte loss,,
so i suggest he keep the tongue clean by bruhsing with a soft brush gently,,also take electrolyte drinks so that his weakness will come down,, lot of probiotics
and if problem persists plz take a consult with general physician,,
hope it helps take care
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