This has happened more frequently for the past couple of months. It comes off when I brush my teeth and tongue. But if i spit or something, it still last for a couple hours then it goes away. I'm guessing it might be something internally wrong w/ me. i want to know what's going on but also afraid to seek help at the same time. If anyone of you know or have had this happened to you, it would be very helpful if you let me know what's going on and why that happens. Thanks to those who answers my question.
2006-10-01 02:56:30 · 12 answers · asked by UNKNOWN 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Black hairy tongue is produced when the papilla (finger-like projections from the surface of the tongue) fail to fall off as they normally do. As the length of the papilla increase, debris collects and bacteria grow, producing the characteristic dark "furry" appearance...
Tongue problems may include pain, hairy appearance, unusual color, unusual smoothness, swelling, mouth ulcers, white lining, a split or groove in the tongue (fissure), cobblestone appearance, or positioning off to one side.
The tongue is mainly composed of muscles. It is covered with a mucous membrane. Small bumps (papillae) cover the upper surface of the tongue. Between the papillae are the taste buds, which provide the sense of taste. In addition to taste, the tongue functions in moving food to aid chewing and swallowing, and it is important in speech. Changes in appearance of the tongue may indicate a primary tongue disorder or may be a symptom of other disorders...
I would definitely go see a doctor, and get the right diagnosis...
2006-10-01 03:19:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you're eating licorice, I'd go to a clinic (less expensive than an emergency room visit, and since you feel fine it might be something simple) and speak to a doctor there immediately. Generally speaking, black isn't a color to ignore...
2006-10-01 03:06:40 · answer #2 · answered by C-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, don't be afraid to seek help.
Did you eat anything dark?
If not call the emergency or doctor and speak to someone (nurse, doctor) and see if you should make an appointment to see what's going on.
Hope this helps. =]
2006-10-01 03:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have anything by your bed like liccorice that you may be eating in your sleep without actually knowing your doing it? If I have anything to eat by my bed I tend to eat them in my sleep - just a thought - if the answer is not to this then I would probably go and see a Dr
2006-10-01 03:06:43 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Kazz♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your takin an iron suppliment it could be the reason, other then that are you eatin anythin black? licorice or somethin? check your pillow or around your bed?
maybe your sleep walkin and put somethin in your mouth ? weird yes but it happens.
2006-10-01 03:06:52 · answer #5 · answered by amelia h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quit going to bed with black gummie bears in your mouth.
2006-10-01 03:07:36 · answer #6 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u can't connect if to something black or dark in color that u ate or drank before going to bed, then yea, that sounds like u need to go see a doc
2006-10-01 03:01:14 · answer #7 · answered by JeenaBlahBlahBlah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call the emergeny room and speak with a nurse. They should be able to tell you what is going on.
2006-10-01 02:59:44 · answer #8 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to a doctor! SOunds like old blood; you may have bleeding in your esophagus or something.
2006-10-01 03:05:25 · answer #9 · answered by CrankyYankee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you drinking cheap red wine, that's the only thing I can think of
2006-10-01 02:58:55 · answer #10 · answered by Ya-sai 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋