Question 1

i noticed a round red spot on tongue. 1/3 of an inch, flat, seems like the skin is peeled off. it was fading but 2day i had oranges now it's red again?

Accepted Answer

Oral surgeon: Hard to say without exam. The oral mucosa heals rapidly after insult or trauma. It lesion persists after another week, see an oral surgeon or ENT doc for evaluation.

Question 2

i have orange spot in the posterior of my tongue. i was on long term prednisolone recently discontinued. i have sore throat and occasional fungal smel?

Accepted Answer

Fungal: You are at risk for a throat fungal infection. Please see a doctor for treatment.

Question 3

hello doctors. im 18 years old and i've been diagnosed with gerd. i have noticed orange spots on the back of my mouth lately however. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux: The acid that is refluxing from your stomach into your throat and mouth can cause color changes in the tissues in these areas, including the spots in the back of your mouth.Once you begin therapy for your GERD and symptoms get under control, the tissues should get back to normal and return to normal color. If not, then see dentist or oral surgeon to evaluate the spots. Usually 4-8 weeks to resolve

Question 4

sore red throat with yellow spot, headache, hoarse voice, and roof of my mouth is orange. what could this be?  every yr i get these bad sore throats.

Accepted Answer

Strep throat: Sounds like you may have strep throat a common bacteria that causes throat pain, red color and spots  in the back of you throat.

Question 5

recently recovered from a bad bout of rsv (50 yo f) but have residual tongue pain that only hurts when i swallow or move it. could this be related, or could it be something unrelated to my recent illness? no ulcers or spots on tongue?

Accepted Answer

: You are right that a number of infections could affect the tongue and cause inflammation. It may be important to make sure of adequacy of your nutrition especially micronutrients could also cause pain like vitamin deficiencies. There is increased demand and depletion of vitamins during illnesses. Avoid smoking, alcohol, and spicy food may be helpful in limiting the pain and speed recovery.

Question 6

my son has white spots on his tongue?

Accepted Answer

See dentist: To find out what the white spots are and what treatment, if any, is appropriate.

Question 7

what do white spots in my tongue mean?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: This could be normal taste buds.  It could be the tongue needs cleaning,  it could be an abnormal growth.  Have your dentist take a look and advise you on what they actually see.

Question 8

orange flaky spots on face? what is it?

Accepted Answer

Orange flaky spots: Could be anything or nothing.
Please see your doctor. If he/she has a good answer - great!
If not you will be referred to a Dermatologist.
Hope all goes well!

Question 9

what does black spots on baby tongue mean?

Accepted Answer

Does it wipe away?: To be sure that it isn't thrush (fungus Candida Albicans accumulates on the lining of the mouth). Take a clean wet cloth and clean this area. You might have to do it for two days before it goes away.
If you tried cleaning her tongue and it doesn't go away, or thetongue starts to bleed, i suggest going to a doc, because its a sign of thrush and a medication can be applied to help get rid of it!

Question 10

why would my tongue have white and brown spots?

Accepted Answer

cytology test: You could use a tongue scrapper and if it doesn't come off go to a dentist for a cytology test. There is an easy and pain free exam (brush-biopsy) to check for a soft tissue lesion.

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I noticed a round red spot on tongue. 1/3 of an inch, flat, seems like the skin is peeled off. it was fading but 2day i had oranges now it's red again?

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I have orange spot in the posterior of my tongue. i was on long term prednisolone recently discontinued. i have sore throat and occasional fungal smel?

A member asked:

Hello doctors. im 18 years old and i've been diagnosed with gerd. i have noticed orange spots on the back of my mouth lately however. what is it?

A member asked:

Sore red throat with yellow spot, headache, hoarse voice, and roof of my mouth is orange. what could this be? every yr i get these bad sore throats.

A member asked:

Recently recovered from a bad bout of rsv (50 yo f) but have residual tongue pain that only hurts when i swallow or move it. could this be related, or could it be something unrelated to my recent illness? no ulcers or spots on tongue?

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My son has white spots on his tongue?

A member asked:

What do white spots in my tongue mean?

A member asked:

Orange flaky spots on face? what is it?

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What does black spots on baby tongue mean?

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Why would my tongue have white and brown spots?

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