Question 1

my tongue has a yellow coating on it. could it be thrush?

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yellow tongue: It could be thrush altough the thrush infections I have seen are white in color.
See an oral surgeon asap for an evaluation.

Question 2

my tongue has had a thick yellow coating towards the back for the past 3 weeks and the dentist is concerned. what could it be?

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Yellow coating: Why did you not discuss this with the dentist who actually saw you?  Call and ask. Most of the time these coating are related to poor oral hygiene.  Use a tongue scraper daily. See: http://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/yellow-tongue/basics/definition/sym-20050595

Question 3

i have a yellow coating on the sides of my tongue what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Check immunity: Thrush is considered an opportunistic infection, meaning it will generally only infect people who have an immune system weakened by infection, medications or primary immune deficiency.  Oral antifungal medications are available by prescription.

Question 4

i have a thick yellow coating on my tongue. all the time?

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Nonspecific: Tongue coating is very nonspecific and sometimes related to digestive issues, but on many occasions there  is no pathology. I wouldn't be concerned about it if you have no symptoms. Use your toothbrush to wipe it away.  Your dentist may have more advice for you.

Question 5

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

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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 6

my tongue has been swollen for a week i started to get patches of yellow thick coating on my tongue. and the other patches is just flesh what is wrong?

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Thrush: The most common cause of the symptoms you describe is thrush. This is a yeast infection that typically occurs after prolonged or frequent antibiotic use but can happen for a variety of reasons, such as in patients who's immune system is weak and diabetics. Visit an ENT doctor. The treatment is usually a medicated mouthwash.

Question 7

what causes a yellow coating on tongue? i have a history of malignant pancreatic net.

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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).

Question 8

hi , i have a yellow/ green coating on my tongue constantly.. which only goes away when i brush it. i have to brush it really vigorously.

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Have it checked: This type of discoloration could be from sinus drainage, dry mouth, the types of food you ingest, etc. So it would be a good idea to have this evaluated by your dentist.

Question 9

i have a thin white coating on my tongue. nothing thick, sometimes it looks a little yellow in the back. scraping doesn't work and it doesn't hurt.

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Probably normal: Probably just normal and nothing to be concerned about.  If you want to be 100% sure about that, you will have to have your dentist actually take a look at it.

Question 10

the back of my tongue is stained yellow, with a whitish coating as well only on the back. i have terrible acid reflux, could that be the reason?

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It's possible...: ...To get a coating on the tongue as a sign of severe acid reflux. However, there are many other reasons why your tongue could have an appearance of a coating.  To sort it out, you should see your primary doctor or a gastroenterologist. In the mean time, try adding liquid or chewable antacids to your current anti-reflux regimen, while you are waiting for your appointment. Good luck.

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My tongue has had a thick yellow coating towards the back for the past 3 weeks and the dentist is concerned. what could it be?

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I have a yellow coating on the sides of my tongue what could this be?

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I have a thick yellow coating on my tongue. all the time?

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

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My tongue has been swollen for a week i started to get patches of yellow thick coating on my tongue. and the other patches is just flesh what is wrong?

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What causes a yellow coating on tongue? i have a history of malignant pancreatic net.

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Hi , i have a yellow/ green coating on my tongue constantly.. which only goes away when i brush it. i have to brush it really vigorously.

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I have a thin white coating on my tongue. nothing thick, sometimes it looks a little yellow in the back. scraping doesn't work and it doesn't hurt.

A member asked:

The back of my tongue is stained yellow, with a whitish coating as well only on the back. i have terrible acid reflux, could that be the reason?

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