Question 1

what does yellow tongue mean?

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Yellow tongue: You probably have a stained coating from buildup of plaque (dead cells, bacteria, food debris). Your own dentist can check on this for you just to be sure. Try using a tongue scraper every day.

Question 2

what can cause a yellow tongue?

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Tongue discoloration: On the surface of the tongue are multiple papillae, which come in different sizes and shapes.  These can easily be discolored by things we eat, drink and even inhale.  The most common things that cause a yellowish discoloration of the tongue include tobacco (both smoking and chewing), coffee, tea and even brown sodas and other dark beverages.

Question 3

how common is a  yellow tongue?

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Thrush: If there is pain as well, tis could be oral thrush, a fungal infection.  If there is no pain, there are a number of considerations from vitamin deficiencies to acid reflux.  Only a physical exam and complete history could provide an accurate diagnosis.

Question 4

how is a yellow tongue diagnosed?

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Thrush: If there is pain as well, tis could be oral thrush, a fungal infection.  If there is no pain, there are a number of considerations from vitamin deficiencies to acid reflux.  Only a physical exam and complete history could provide an accurate diagnosis.

Question 5

who is at  risk for yellow tongue?

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Yellow tongue: It may eventually become black hairey tongue. It is temporary & responds to local cleansing. In rare cases, it may indicate disease of liver or gall-bladder.

Question 6

what are symptoms of yellow tongue?

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Yellow Tongue: Yellow tongue is caused by enlargement of papillae and allows bacteria to hide in the recesses of the bumps
saliva may change colour and the tongue looks yellowish and can give some pain, itchy sensation of mouth feel like cotton mouth, there can be yeast infection as well, and can spread to esophagus
the condition is benign can be treated with medicated mouth wash, andanti fungal meds, and proper diet.

Question 7

how do you trreat a  yellow tongue?

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Thrush: If there is pain as well, tis could be oral thrush, a fungal infection.  Treatment involves rinses with an anti fin gal in most cases.   If there is no pain, there are a number of considerations from vitamin deficiencies to acid reflux.  Only a physical exam and complete history could provide an accurate diagnosis.

Question 8

what do i need to avoid if i have yellow tongue?

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Yellow tongue: Avoid or quit smoking, avoid pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) and better oral hygeine will help with yellow tongue.

Question 9

which symptoms cause you to have a yellow tongue?

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Nothing serious: Most commonly a yellow tongue is caused when the papilla on the tongue become enlarged and food and bacteria are trapped.  This can be treated by  brushing your tongue or using a tongue scrapper.  Smoking can cause your tongue to be yellowish. However
if the white of your eyes or your skin is  also, yellow then the concern is jaundice and you need to see your doctor.

Question 10

why is my tongue turning yellow every time i eat?

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Maybe thrush(fungus): The tongue is known to have many variations with pigmenting, size, appearance, &amp; not always due to disease. Causes of tongue that looks patchy include: lichen planus (responds to steroids), white sponge nevus (familial, benign, permanent), smoker's leukoplakia (2% risk of cancer, needs biopsy), hairy leukoplakia (due to epsteinbarr virus), warts (due to papillomavirus), "thrush" (rx antifungals).

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