Ok. a couple years back I woke up one morning and I had a bitter taste in my mouth, I went to brush my teeth and I saw that I had black stuff all over my mouth and tongue. It looked like a black dye. it never happened again but I was worried for a while. should I still be worried?
2006-10-05 08:06:32 · 11 answers · asked by Angel Eyes 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Black tongue refers to a number of conditions of humans and animals that cause the tongue to go dark.
Black hairy tongue in humans is a harmless condition caused by a fungus which grows on the top surface of the tongue. It is associated with the elderly, as well as with antibiotic use. It is more commonly seen in smokers. The tongue and teeth can also turn black after the use of Pepto Bismol tablets, but this is because of the reaction between the intestinal secretions and the bismuth found in the drug rather than the fungus which causes BHT.
2006-10-05 08:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by jakechristian75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see two possibilities here. One: Sometimes when your appendix is about to burst you will develop a second, protective like sack around your appendix. The result will either be a ruptured appendix, or the object blocking it will loosen and you will be fine, but one of the symptoms is a black tongue and mouth. And number two: maybe you subconsciously like to chew on pens.
2006-10-05 08:19:51 · answer #2 · answered by Jon C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is only speculation, based on something that happened to me, just once.
my wife (we were single then) and i engaged in a rough session of french kissing it didn't hurt or anything. the following morninhg my lips and tongue were bruised (black and blue). there still wasn't any pain. it lasted for about 2 days and it's never returned.
that's the only thing i can think of that might cause the discolored mouth and tongue.
2006-10-05 08:14:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a couple of things...you could have taken some Pepto Bismol a day or so before, that will sometimes cause it, or if you were on antibiotics that could have done it too. I think some antacids can do it too. Usually nothing to worry about...
2006-10-05 08:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pepto-bismol does this to your mouth. It's completely harmless but a strange (and startling!) side effect. No need to call the doc because it does go away.
2006-10-05 08:10:28 · answer #5 · answered by Christabelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it is KINDA late to ask now, lol. If it was a few years a go and your still here and it hasnt happened again you need not worry!
2006-10-05 08:28:31 · answer #6 · answered by cricketwinner@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did you eat just before bedtime?
If you took Pepto Bismol just before sleep and didn't brush, it'll do that.
2006-10-05 08:14:11 · answer #7 · answered by Funchy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe its nothing maybe some put something in your mouth as a particle joke if it does it again go to a doctor.
2006-10-05 08:10:12 · answer #8 · answered by cattitude1970 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably sucked on your pen and didn't know you had ink in your mouth.
2006-10-05 08:11:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not unless it happens again.
2006-10-05 08:08:22 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋