Question 1

i have a fungi on my tongue. what are the causes for that? how can i get rid of it? i use sodium bicarbonate to wash it.

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: Fungal infections of the tongue and oral cavity are not uncommon.A recent course of oral antibiotics or daily use of inhalers can increase the risk.There are many other conditions which can mimic a fungal infection.Most, like geographic tongue, are self limited and harmless, but some are very serious and may be a sign of an underlying health problem. Make an appointment to have your tongue evaluated.

Question 2

does a bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) soda paste get rid of thrush?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) does fight yeast if that is what is causing the thrush. So technically it could if that is the cause.

Question 3

how does sodium bicarbonate help get rid of ear wax?

Accepted Answer

It dissolves wax: The sodium bicarbonate makes wax  more soluble in water.

Question 4

ckd patient with hyponatremia.  is it safe to take 650 mg sodium bicarbonate with 40 mg lasix (furosemide) to prevent water retention?  is sodium bicarbonate renoprotective?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)) is not reno-protective. However, high acid levels in the blood affect heart function, muscle function and kidney function. Reducing the blood acid level (seen by a rising bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) level or pH level) improves muscle function including the heart which improves kidney circulation. It also allows the kidneys to better control potassium levels. You can help the process by avoiding sodas!

Question 5

what causes a coated tongue? i can't get rid of it. i have tried a tongue scraper, brushing my tongue, mouth wash, gargling with salt water. no luck.

Accepted Answer

Coated Tongue: I commend you for your concern about your Health!

Coated tongue can be due to:
•	Smoking or other oral tobacco use
•	Alcohol use 
•	Mouth breathing
•	Low roughage diet — eating mostly soft or mashed foods
•	Mechanical irritation from sharp tooth edges or dental appliances
•	Fever
•	 Prolonged use of antibiotics that may cause  oral yeast infection

See Physician for Diagnosis and Treatment.

Question 6

i got sodium bicarbonate alkalinity powder in my eye.  not a lot rinsed it out with cvs brand eye wash. now it stings.  i can see okay, i was going to wash it again with nestl purified water. okay? i always get stuff in my eye, maybe i need goggles?

Accepted Answer

: Definitely need goggles, but I’d you washed it out a few times, you should be fine. Stay away from poolchemicals is the only advice O have here

Question 7

can i use salt water mouth wash to get rid of gum disease and protect teeth? if so, can you provide an instruction? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Salt water is great for vigorous rinsing of the mouth specially after meals to get the food particles out to help with gum disease. But if you have gum disease it will not cure it. So if your dentist told you you have gum disease continue the salt water plus whatever else is prescribed

Question 8

hi dr
i took a table spoon of sodium bicarbonate for my vocal strain.
it is my first time
does it cause any harm?

Accepted Answer

No: They should not cause any harm

Question 9

what causes a high anion gap and low bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic Acidosis: In medicine, metabolic acidosis is a condition that occurs when the body produces too much acid or when the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body. If unchecked, metabolic acidosis leads to acidemia, i.e., blood ph is low (less than 7.35) due to increased production of hydrogen by the body or the inability of the body to form bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) (hco3-) in the kidney.

Question 10

will sodium bicarbonate cause hypotension?

Accepted Answer

No: Not known to cause hypotension.

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I have a fungi on my tongue what are the causes for that how can i get rid of it i use sodium bicarbonate to wash it

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I have a fungi on my tongue. what are the causes for that? how can i get rid of it? i use sodium bicarbonate to wash it.

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Does a bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) soda paste get rid of thrush?

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How does sodium bicarbonate help get rid of ear wax?

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Ckd patient with hyponatremia. is it safe to take 650 mg sodium bicarbonate with 40 mg lasix (furosemide) to prevent water retention? is sodium bicarbonate renoprotective?

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What causes a coated tongue? i can't get rid of it. i have tried a tongue scraper, brushing my tongue, mouth wash, gargling with salt water. no luck.

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I got sodium bicarbonate alkalinity powder in my eye. not a lot rinsed it out with cvs brand eye wash. now it stings. i can see okay, i was going to wash it again with nestl purified water. okay? i always get stuff in my eye, maybe i need goggles?

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Can i use salt water mouth wash to get rid of gum disease and protect teeth? if so, can you provide an instruction? thanks?

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Hi dr i took a table spoon of sodium bicarbonate for my vocal strain. it is my first time does it cause any harm?

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What causes a high anion gap and low bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)?

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Will sodium bicarbonate cause hypotension?

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