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What Do Discolored Tongue And Bad Taste In Mouth While Having UTI Suggest?
Hi just lately I've been waking up with a yellowy brown tongue but this morning it was more of a brown/rustic colour, very dry mouth and a horrible taste in my mouth. I have recently been diagnosed with a UTI as well but even though I have taken all of my antibiotics I am still getting very bad pain in the left side of my tummy side and back. Other than that there is nothing else wrong. I don't smoke and I am not on any medication. I finished my antibiotics last Tuesday morning.
As per your query you have symptoms of discolored tongue and bad taste in mouth specially when you get up early in the morning which is definitely and early symptom of Urinary tract infection. More so you are on antibiotics because for your condition which swifts natural flora balance in your mouth, due to which there becomes a conducive environment for thriving of harmful yeast that are responsible for the yellow color on your tongue.
I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene of your oral cavity. Brush and rinse twice daily and before going to bed as well. Cut down on your overall sugar intake, it could encourage bacteria build-up in your mouth. Take a multivitamin every day. Drink alot water.
Visit urologist once and try to taper dose of antibiotics after proper examination. Get your urine tests done and start proper medication for your UTI condition.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Do Discolored Tongue And Bad Taste In Mouth While Having UTI Suggest?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of discolored tongue and bad taste in mouth specially when you get up early in the morning which is definitely and early symptom of Urinary tract infection. More so you are on antibiotics because for your condition which swifts natural flora balance in your mouth, due to which there becomes a conducive environment for thriving of harmful yeast that are responsible for the yellow color on your tongue. I would suggest you to maintain proper oral hygiene of your oral cavity. Brush and rinse twice daily and before going to bed as well. Cut down on your overall sugar intake, it could encourage bacteria build-up in your mouth. Take a multivitamin every day. Drink alot water. Visit urologist once and try to taper dose of antibiotics after proper examination. Get your urine tests done and start proper medication for your UTI condition. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari