i always seem to have a white tongue, i know this is usually linked to dehydration, but i drink sooo much water, any ideas?
2007-01-25 12:20:45 · 8 answers · asked by dazedandconfused 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I would say maybe thrush. It is a type of yeast. Type in thrush on yahoo browser, www.medicinenet.com is good. It will give you symptoms. Just go to Dr. you'll get fixed right up!
What Are the Symptoms of Thrush?
Thrush usually develops suddenly, but it may become chronic, persisting over a long period of time. A common sign of thrush is the presence of creamy white, slightly raised lesions in your mouth – usually on your tongue or inner cheeks – but also sometimes on the roof of your mouth, gums, tonsils, or back of your throat. The lesions, which may have a "cottage cheese" appearance, can be painful and may bleed slightly when you scrape them or brush your teeth. In severe cases, the lesions may spread into your esophagus, or swallowing tube, causing:
2007-01-25 12:34:55 · answer #1 · answered by The McK's 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like Thrush which is a form of yeast infection. It's often caused from being on an antibiotic. There are medications to treat this....one in particular is in a "mouth rinse" form. Consult your physician.
2007-01-25 23:16:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thrush, oral candida. Eat some yogurt with live cultures every day for a week and if this doesn't help see your Dr for a Nystatin RX.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000626.htm
2007-01-25 20:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be linked to milk....milk usually stains tongues
2007-01-25 21:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by pooh_pooh_07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a tongue cleaner brush at the pharmacy. make sure you dont have strep or thrush.. check your throat..
2007-01-25 20:27:43 · answer #5 · answered by gypsygirl731 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be thrush...thats a yeast infection in your mouth. May want to see a doctor.
2007-01-25 20:27:40 · answer #6 · answered by lady_daizee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you brush your tongue when you brush your teeth? If not, you should start. That will help.
2007-01-25 20:32:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it means yur breath stank...and u need to chew sum gum or eat sum candy...cause white tongue iz also usually linked to bad breath.
2007-01-25 20:30:22 · answer #8 · answered by H3LL0 KiTTY 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋