Question 1

if i have bumps on the back of my tongue slightly bigger then a tastebud and a slight white coating on back of tongue w/no pain, is this a std?

Accepted Answer

STD's: STDsare diagnosed after doing lab tests.  Ask your Dentist to evaluate your tongue.  Ask your Physician to evaluate for STDs well before your next sexual encounter.

Question 2

i have a bunch of purple veins scattered on my soft pallet, my tonsils are red but not in pain, white coating on back of tongue with no pain, and my uvula is touching my tongue (also has veins on it). noticed this for a month, what is it?

Accepted Answer

: A normal big uvula is my guess.  But show to your Dr.

Question 3

brown coating on the tongue what are the causes?

Accepted Answer

Your GI: YOUR TONGUE MOST OF THE TIME REPRESENT OR A REFLEXION LIKE A MIRROR TO YOUR GI SYSTEM

YOU NEED TO CHECK YOUR GI SYSTEM ,DIARRHEA VS CONSTIPATION, FOOD YOU ATE, MEDICATION YOU ARE TAKING ,ALL OF THESE COULD REFLECT ON THE STATUS AND THE COLOR OF THE TONGUE.

Question 4

white coating on tongue that comes off with baking soda. comes back few hours later. is this coating normal. dr not concerned. permanent solution?

Accepted Answer

Tongue coating: White coating on the tongue as opposed to permanent white patch is usually harmless. Causes include certain foods,harmless bacteria, inadequate dental hygiene, digestive factors,dryness,mouth breathing. Accumulation of debris along with enlarged tongue papillae are responsible. Brushing the tongue and your rinsing with baking soda removies coating.Drink adequate fluids, Take probiotics

Question 5

i sometimes get a numb tongue!   and a brown coating that will not go away?  what can i do about it?

Accepted Answer

Dental evaluation: In order to keep your tongue clean and healthy, use a tongue scraper every day. The numb tongue could be one of many things, either dental or medical in origin.  I think it's time to see a dentist for a complete and thorough examination.  Your dentist can evaluate your issues and advise you accordingly.

Question 6

why does this yellow coating on my tongue keep coming back?

Accepted Answer

It's plaque: Some people have more of it than others.  Nothing abnormal.  Just make sure you are brushing your tongue as well as part of your daily hygiene regimen.  If its of concern get evaluated by your physician or dentist.  Hope this helps.

Question 7

why does my tongue have orange coating in morning and end of day? i brush it off and it comes back.

Accepted Answer

Buildup of a lot : It is a buildup of food particles, bacteria, sloughing dead tissue and a variety of things.  Because the tongue surface has deep fissures everything gets "stuck' in the fissures.  Brushing it daily is always a good thing.  It also improves the sense of taste.

Question 8

the far back of my tongue feels very rough like i have a popcorn husk or hairs stuck. been going on for about a week now. also thick white coating.

Accepted Answer

Tongue Coating: you could have a yeast infection.  Time to see your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 9

what cause red bumps in back of the tongue and white coating on top of the tongue?

Accepted Answer

Oral Thrush : Could be an infection with yeast (candida).

Question 10

i am careless in cleaning tongue. now few days before i noticed white coating with red small taste buds like bumps back of tongue. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Care...: Tongue must be brushed and or "scraped" . The back of the tongue accumulates tons of bacteria that cause bad breath and or irritations due to the high amount of toxins. If someone has a low immune system situation, it can cause more damage. Start by having a thorough cleaning or your whole mouth including gums and cavities, using a tongue scraper sold at any pharmacy over the counter. See a dentis.

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If i have bumps on the back of my tongue slightly bigger then a tastebud and a slight white coating on back of tongue w/no pain, is this a std?

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I have a bunch of purple veins scattered on my soft pallet, my tonsils are red but not in pain, white coating on back of tongue with no pain, and my uvula is touching my tongue (also has veins on it). noticed this for a month, what is it?

A member asked:

Brown coating on the tongue what are the causes?

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White coating on tongue that comes off with baking soda. comes back few hours later. is this coating normal. dr not concerned. permanent solution?

A member asked:

I sometimes get a numb tongue! and a brown coating that will not go away? what can i do about it?

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Why does this yellow coating on my tongue keep coming back?

A member asked:

Why does my tongue have orange coating in morning and end of day? i brush it off and it comes back.

A member asked:

The far back of my tongue feels very rough like i have a popcorn husk or hairs stuck. been going on for about a week now. also thick white coating.

A member asked:

What cause red bumps in back of the tongue and white coating on top of the tongue?

A member asked:

I am careless in cleaning tongue. now few days before i noticed white coating with red small taste buds like bumps back of tongue. is it normal?

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