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What Does Heavy White Coating On Tongue Indicate?
I've noticed a heavy white coating on my tongue that I cannot brush off. I've done online searches on it and it seems it may mean some other health conditions are the cause of it. I need to find a local doctor by me to assist me in my problem. Can someone help me, please?
Wed, 14 May 2014
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You did not mention any history of trauma in the tongue.The non-scrappable lesion suggests it can be lichenplanus or other types of candidiasis. check if your immunity is low /diabetic.
Cut down on tobacco if you are a smoker.
Visit your oral surgeon.They can take you for a biopsy for a definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this helps
You did not mention any history of trauma in the tongue.The non-scrappable lesion suggests it can be lichenplanus or other types of candidiasis. check if your immunity is low /diabetic.
Cut down on tobacco if you are a smoker.
Visit your oral surgeon.They can take you for a biopsy for a definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Hope this helps
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