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What Does White Coating On The Tongue Indicate?

I have a coated tongue. I noticed this this morning. I have also had instances where nothing tastes good, in fact nothing tastes "right." I tried brushing my tongue but it did not help at all. Can you tell what the possible answer to "what is this" could be.
Wed, 14 Dec 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your query white coating over the tongue with a history of food not tasting good seems to be most commonly due to yeast infection in mouth known as Oral Thrush and is caused by candida albicans fungus..
You should consult an Oral Phisycian and get evaluated and in case if thrush is confirmed as the cause he can advise you to gargle with Nystatin mouthwash, suck on anti-fungal lozenges like Clotrimazole lozenges and take more of probiotics like Yoghurt and garlic..
If it does not improve in 15 days oral anti-fungals like Fluconazole or Itraconazole etc can be advised..
You should drink plenty of water as thrush can cause dry mouth..
Avoid antimicrobial mouthwash..
Maintain a good oral hygiene..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Does White Coating On The Tongue Indicate?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your query white coating over the tongue with a history of food not tasting good seems to be most commonly due to yeast infection in mouth known as Oral Thrush and is caused by candida albicans fungus.. You should consult an Oral Phisycian and get evaluated and in case if thrush is confirmed as the cause he can advise you to gargle with Nystatin mouthwash, suck on anti-fungal lozenges like Clotrimazole lozenges and take more of probiotics like Yoghurt and garlic.. If it does not improve in 15 days oral anti-fungals like Fluconazole or Itraconazole etc can be advised.. You should drink plenty of water as thrush can cause dry mouth.. Avoid antimicrobial mouthwash.. Maintain a good oral hygiene.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.