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Is Coated Tongue Dangerous
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Post-Nasal Drip and Coated TongueMy question is two-fold. I have excess post-nasal drip. Since I not a "spitter," I continually try to swallow is back. Is there are suggested treatment to reduce the amount and thickness of the mucus caused by this condition? Will...
Response from David A. Reznik, D.D.S.
Grady Health System
Coated tongueis not a fungal overgrowth as is the case with candidiasis (thrush), which explains why Mycelex troches and Diflucan have not been helpful. I would very strongly recommend against using antifungal therapy as a means of addressing this...
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coated tongue pictureare you sure that isnt thrush dave?i thought my coated tongue was bad but i cant tell you what... Read more »picture of coated tongue?hi, are the pictures of coated tongue reasy yet?I hae looked for them but no luck. Where will they... Read more »
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Tongue and Tonsil Cancers May Be Linked to Early Sexual Habits, Research SuggestsOral sex may be extremely common among people in the U.S. who consider it a "low-risk" activity. But oral sex may be riskier than many think -- and, no, we're not talking about HIV. We're talking about human papillomavirus (HPV), which has been... Read more »
Australia: Warning Over the Dangers of Body PiercingOver the warmer months in Australia, doctors anticipate the usual seasonal spike in piercing-related infections, and now they are offering advice on how to avoid them. Less-than-sterile conditions can lead to the spread of disease, warned Dr.... Read more »
U.S. Foreign Aid Recipients Own Billions in Treasury Securities, CRS Report Says"The Congressional Research Service released a report last month, a copy of which Fox News exclusively obtained, showing that in fiscal year 2010, the latest year that data was available, the U.S. handed out a total of $1.4 billion to 16 foreign... Read more »
Positive DaysThere's a sore on the back of my tongue. I look in the mirror and stick my tongue out as far as I can and I still can't see it. I can feel it, though. Every time I swallow it feels like someone is squeezing my tongue with a pair of pliers, and... Read more »
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Coated Tongue
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Do any fellow HIV + peoples know what causes coated tongue(overgrowth of papilae)? I use a tongue cleaner and brush, but every morning it's still there. I dont suffer from dry mouth and feel somewhat o.k., and it doesn't cause any pain. I heard once...
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coated tongue is not thrush
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hello. Ive seen a lot a lot of people concern about having their tongues whited. They say i brush it and the next day is the same, is this hiv sympton? NO. One thing is trush that appears like white patches in your tongue and other parts, that CAN...
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My tongue. Beg your help
Posted by Anonymous, 8 Replies
Hi guys. I just found a picture at hivdent.org where there is a man with small red spots arround his tongue. I dont have the big red spot at the center of the tongue but do have more or less the same white tongue and the small red spots that cause...
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tongue
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
is it true that severe stress can make your tongue white?Read more »
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