Question 1

i woke e up this morning with a black tongue i'm 50 years old and this morning my tongue was completely black

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This : This condition is typically called "black, hairy tongue".  Some of the causes include antibiotic use, smoking, poor oral hygiene, and drinking coffee.  I would recommend brushing the tongue twice daily and avoidance of possible causes.  If not improved after a few days, consider seeing your physician for further evaluation.  I hope that helps!

Question 2

my tongue swells every time i eat salty food (i.e.-french fries). should i be concerned?

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Avoid salt: There is no easy answer here, could this be an allergic reaction?  Hard to say.  The salt could cause a histimine release and cause the tongue to swell.  I would stay away from processed foods and switch to a low salt more natural diet.

Question 3

i am having oral fungus i. e on tongue and inner side of my cheeks what should i do i am having this from seven months?

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Dentist & physician: See an oral surgeon or an oral pathologist for a consultation.  There may or may not also be medical considerations complicating matters, so you may have to see a physician as well.  There are medications to treat this.

Question 4

black dots in baby tongues?

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Can be normal: Black dots on a baby's tongue would most likely be due to some increased pigmentation. This can be considered normal and is usually found more commonly in darker-skinned individuals. It also can be considered hereditary. However, you should probably mention it to your pediatrician next time you have a visit, or if the baby seems bothered by it, have it checked out sooner.

Question 5

why is my tongue black?

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Black Tongue: Black 'hairy' tongue can be caused by lengthening of the bumps on the end of the tongue, or papillae.  They are often rubbed away with eating but can become longer and get stained by food or tobacco products.  Pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) can also cause the appearance of a black tongue within 24 hours of use.

Question 6

rough tongue, what to do?

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Check with dentist: Impossible to answer without an examination. This could be anything from an infection, a wound, swollen taste buds, a buildup of plaque, a buildup of nicotine stain, geographic tongue, cancer, or nothing serious.
Have this examined by your dentist.

Question 7

what causes a black tongue?

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Black Tongue: Black tongue can be from foods or candies, from a yeast or 'thrush' infection among other rare things.  If there are any other symptoms or concerns please get in to see your family doctor or dentist.

Question 8

why is my tongue not smooth?

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Not supposed to be: The surface is covered with little bumps (filliform papillae) which contain taste buds. In the back are bigger bulge-y bumps (vallate papillae). A smooth tongue (bald) is an abnormal finding, a sign of (often) nutritional deficiency, e.g. Iron, folate, (folic acid) b vitamin including  b12, riboflavin (b2), b6, or niacin. Other causes as well.

Question 9

who do to see for my tongue?

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Three Choices: There are three primary doctors who can diagnose and treat conditions of the tongue: ear, nose and throat doctor, dentist, and/or oral surgeon. It's hard to know where to begin sometimes. Also, they may refer you back and forth between themselves if you have something unusual. But, you have to start somewhere, so pick the doctor who is  most convenient. Generally, i would think, that's a dentist.

Question 10

tongue feeling dry and rough?

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Heartburn?: Gastric reflux can cause this as well as obstructive sleep apnea.  Do either of these apply to you?

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