yellow tongue

[foxyeyes]

hi all has anyone had this ? my tongue has a yellow coating try to remove it by brushing but refuses to go tongue feels rough and constantly dry had it for a while thought it was the tea i was drinking but have cut that back to 3 cups a day but tongue seems to be getting worse i take 75mgs of levo a day.

[PinkNinja]

It could possibly be oral thrush, especially if you have been unwell or have had antibiotics or steroids recently. If the natural bacteria in your mouth have been killed off, the fungal infection gets chance to take hold because the friendly bacteria are not keeping it at bay.

You should see your doctor though because it might not be thrush and anything you do to treat thrush may make it worse if it is something else. If it is thrush, they can prescribe something to help clear it or there may be a natural option. If it is something else, you may need a different treatment or it may go on its own.

Sorry I couldn't be more specific.

Carolyn x

[foxyeyes in reply to PinkNinja]

hi Carolyn did see doctor a couple of weeks ago about tingling in mouth and lips and i had it then he said i hadnt got thrush just gave me mouthwash which hasnt done any good have now changed doctors and i have to see him next week will ask him then thanks very much for quick reply.

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[PinkNinja in reply to foxyeyes]

I hope you get to the bottom of what's causing it. It sounds very uncomfortable

[foxyeyes]

it is will post what he say's and thanks again.

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[Fruitandnutcase]

You might have better luck if you go to your dentist, I expect they have a greater knowledge of oral problems as they see mouths all day every day and your doctor probably doesn't. A good dentist will have links with your local hospital too.

[foxyeyes in reply to Fruitandnutcase]

thanks if doc cant tell me will go to dentist i am a wimp about dentist but if i must will go.

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[JANJAN2]

An acupuncturist would be able to tell you what's wrong.The coating on a tongue, according to its colour and texture, shows how your organs are working and how your digestive system is functioning. A yellow coating can mean too much heat in the body or poor digestion.

[foxyeyes in reply to JANJAN2]

thanks janjan2 think it may be digestion have just gone gluten free going to see how that goes but will wait to see what doctor says and take it from there.

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[MLML6]

Try a tongue scraper and brush not only your teeth but all around the mouth. It may be Candida Albicans - see Dr. Sarah Myhill's website and type in the search box Candida and Dysbiosis.

doctormyhill.co.uk/drmyhill...

[foxyeyes in reply to MLML6]

thanks for info will have a look .

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[foxyeyes in reply to foxyeyes]

Hi mlml6 have had a look at the website and it is very interesting will go into it in more detail later when on my own .

Many thanks

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