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What Could Cause A Formation Of White Coating On Tongue?
Hi, I have a white coating on my tongue and in my throat- when I remove it, it is difficult, and it comes back. It is uncomfortable and bothersome and causes bad breath. I have been to 2 doctors, both thought it was thrush (I am otherwise completely health, not vitamin deficient or anything). They treated me with Diflucan, but it did not help. I think maybe I have an allergy or acid reflux? I don't know because I don't have heartburn, but I do eat a lot of spicy food.
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It is most probably a fungal infection. Might not be thrush because oral thrush is easily removable coating with a gauze piece.check if you are a diabetic.Acid reflux can cause halitosis but not anything like coating on tongue. U can check with a ENT . It might help. hope i helped you with your query
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