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What Does A Grey Spot On The Tongue Indicate?

Good evening, just noticed gray spot on tongue. Middle approximately two thirds back.
Gray spot maybe 1/4 "+.. elongated in shape. No pain . Yes, smoker. No discharge as far as I know.
Diagnosed with depression /anxiety, ankylosing spondilitis, ruematoid arthritis, spinal stinosis.
Take 15 to 18 pills/day. Brushed vigorouslyrics rinsed several times no change.
Have not eaten all day. Not raised, not raised if anything it is little below. No other description.
YYYY@YYYY / 843-940-5169 / 312 Stratford Place, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina 29576
Mon, 18 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

A grey spot over the tongue can be due to a number of causes like tongue irritation, bacterial or fungal infection, Hyperpigmentation, debris accumulation over the tongue papillae etc.
So for a confirmation you should consult an oral physician and get evaluated.
A clinical examination and a microscopy of scraping from the tongue can help in diagnosis of the exact cause.
For now gargle with 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water.
Brush your tongue with this solution gently.
Do warm saline gargles.
Eat more of hard foods like apple, carrots etc as it will help in cleaning the tongue and teeth.
Drink plenty of water.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora.....
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What Does A Grey Spot On The Tongue Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. A grey spot over the tongue can be due to a number of causes like tongue irritation, bacterial or fungal infection, Hyperpigmentation, debris accumulation over the tongue papillae etc. So for a confirmation you should consult an oral physician and get evaluated. A clinical examination and a microscopy of scraping from the tongue can help in diagnosis of the exact cause. For now gargle with 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water. Brush your tongue with this solution gently. Do warm saline gargles. Eat more of hard foods like apple, carrots etc as it will help in cleaning the tongue and teeth. Drink plenty of water. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora.....