I've noticed lately that I have a white tongue. It isn't painful but it's almost snow white. I looked it up and it says it is probably Thrush. I have no insurance, so medicine from a Dr. is out, does anyone have any home remedies to help get rid of it?
2006-08-30 04:13:43 · 17 answers · asked by carolscreation 4 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
You could be dehydrated. Drink more water...lots more, you should see more color
2006-08-30 04:17:26 · answer #1 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You could also have what is called a "geographic tongue"...it could very well be that it is nothing and will go away all on its own...if it is some sort of fungal thing like thrush it would have come from somewhere like, say, antibiotics...it is unlikely that it just popped up from nowhere...
Candida is aso fungal but must have sugar and/or carbohydrates to thrive at an extent needed to cover your tongue which would also mean you would have evidence of it elsewhere like a vaginal discharge or any of a number of other things...acidoulpholous and yogurt are both necessary for good gut bacteria try those and scraping your tongue would not be out of line...
2006-08-30 13:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by Mod M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you had thrush mouth you would also have some white spots on the inside of your jaw more than likely you need to take a mild laxative to cleanse the stomach and clean your tongue 2xs a day with the juice of fresh lemon
2006-08-30 11:44:21 · answer #3 · answered by keenie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had this white-filmy stuff on my tongue awhile back. The dr said it was a yeast infection - it was towards the back. I'd try some yogurt or something - if monistat or some other yeast infection remedy in the woman aisle has a oral pill, try to take that. Good luck!
2006-08-30 11:19:39 · answer #4 · answered by Weasel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a yeast type of problem you need antibiotics to clear it up , try a clinic there a little cheaper if you don't have insurance other wise go to a health food store and ask them about natural remedy's like acidophiles that cures most fungus type infections and way cheaper.
2006-08-30 11:22:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So some research on doing a body cleanse. There are some good herbal pills in the health food stores, but if it's completely covered, you might need to do a several-week-long fasting cleanse. There are some very good ones in a book called "Cleansing or surgery." It will eliminate all of the toxins out of your body and have the side effect of clearing up your tongue.
http://www.cleansingorsurgery.com/
2006-08-30 11:19:36 · answer #6 · answered by lizardmama 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you mean tongue is pale. Is it thicky?
You can gargle with small amount of table salt mix with luke warm water. Or just gargle with more concentrated tea mix with fresh lemon juice 2 spoon full, (2 teabag in a glass + 2 spoon full lemon juice).
I can't tell you how to minimise your symptoms, because no other symptoms you tell us. For example: urine color, pharynx, larynx condition, your habitual of sleeping, digestion. Many diseases may lead to your symptoms.
2006-08-30 12:29:35 · answer #7 · answered by Joeng 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thrush is painful. You don't have thrush.
Just brush it with your toothbrush every time you brush, and it will improve.
You don't need a "whole body cleanse" -- what a load of rubbish.
2006-08-30 13:09:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This could be from fasting.
If it is candida, DO NOT TAKE ANTIBIOTICS like some other idiot recomended, this will make it worse.
Take probiotics daily on an empty stomach.
Start eating again.
2006-08-30 12:21:21 · answer #9 · answered by no need for a name 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This link has several good ideas for home remedies.
2006-08-30 11:24:00 · answer #10 · answered by Go16 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have candida problems. Try some Acidophilus and do a full body detox.
2006-09-01 02:25:46 · answer #11 · answered by ecofriendlygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋