Question 1

white stuff on the side of my tongue and it hurts underneth and on top?

Accepted Answer

Ent: Sounds like a yeast infection involving the tongue. Need to see doctor for medicine for treatment.

Question 2

my son is 15 and he has white stuff on the side of his tongue that's been there, also reoccurring cold sores. why?

Accepted Answer

Chronic thrush: Its difficult to offer diagnosis without at least pictures of the condition, but it sound like he may have thrush along with "recurring cold sores" may suggest immunodeficiency. I would recommend that your son be examined by a doctor for physical exam including possible swab of "stuff" and serology.

Question 3

tongue coated in white stuff that came off with some scrubbing of toothbrush, finished flagyl 5 days ago, can flagyl still be causing side effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Now that you know you have a tendency for yeast, take probiotics whenever you take antibiotics.

Question 4

big black lump in my mouth on my right cheek, it's painful  and it spread to the left side i have black bloody stuff all over my tongue and rash onarm?

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhage: Black 'lumps' that 'spread' to other are areas may be submucosal hemorrhages. They may rupture and leave a bloody debris on the tongue.
You need to get a blood test asap. Time is important in determining the cause of your symptoms.

Question 5

5 mos ago diagnosis h pylori. tongue was painful & sore under white stuff. never diagnosis as thrush & now have a veru sore spot on side tongue. keeps rubbing tooth?

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Tongue sores: These sores are very telling about the mouth. You have been assaulted by "Stuff". Find out what it is. DO NOT DELAY.  Go to the ER/ O.Surgeon, / or hospital trained DDS/DMD. They will help a lot.
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Question 6

why is my tongue white with a sore (lesion) to side with what appears to be white hairy stuff growing around it. pos ebv, pos herpes, pos hep a, neg 4 gen hiv test & pcr rna after 11 months exposure. body aches all over. back pain. hiv-2 possible?

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: For complete evaluation I recommend consulting both an oral surgeon and a specialist in infectious disease. I think your description matches a condition called oral hairy leukoplakia which is triggered by EBV or HIV(although your hiv testing is encouraging) Let the specialists give you the best advice. You may not need any specific treatment, only symptomatic treatment.

Question 7

tongue is white with ulcer on my tongue. no tonsils. white stuff on left side of throat it hurts and ear ache on that side. most likely viral right?

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Tongue ulcer: It depends upon how long you have had the lesion. Does the whitish coating rub off?  The fact that it is only on one side of your mouth is peculiar , but without more information, it would be best to see an oral surgeon  to see which microorganism it is and how best to treat it.

Question 8

started brushing my teeth 45-degree angle next to gum. bled a lot, it didn't hurt. next day, super small dots appeared on the bottom of the gum not hurt, next day mouth wall all the way at bottom, side has some white stuff that hurts, help, disease?

Accepted Answer

: Probably not a disease. It appears your gingiva is inflamed. Early gingivitis. You really should be examined by a local dentist and have your teeth professionally cleaned.

Question 9

gland inside my mouth is swollen  opened up and has yellow stuff inside it. its behind wisdom teeth on the side?

Accepted Answer

Exudate: If your wisdom teeth are present , the likely hood they are either impacted or partially impacted, that means you have infections associated with teeth , (cysts)my advice seek the help of your dds to diagnose your problem

Question 10

i have a stuffed runny nose both, diarrhea, sore throat, the thing on my left side is swollen, the top of my mouth is coated with something just a lit?

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Viral illness: You should see a doctor and if you are diagnosed with influenza there is oral medication available that will shorten the duration of your illness.  If not, time will heal.

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White stuff on the side of my tongue

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White stuff on the side of my tongue and it hurts underneth and on top?

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My son is 15 and he has white stuff on the side of his tongue that's been there, also reoccurring cold sores. why?

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Tongue coated in white stuff that came off with some scrubbing of toothbrush, finished flagyl 5 days ago, can flagyl still be causing side effects?

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Big black lump in my mouth on my right cheek, it's painful and it spread to the left side i have black bloody stuff all over my tongue and rash onarm?

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5 mos ago diagnosis h pylori. tongue was painful & sore under white stuff. never diagnosis as thrush & now have a veru sore spot on side tongue. keeps rubbing tooth?

A member asked:

Why is my tongue white with a sore (lesion) to side with what appears to be white hairy stuff growing around it. pos ebv, pos herpes, pos hep a, neg 4 gen hiv test & pcr rna after 11 months exposure. body aches all over. back pain. hiv-2 possible?

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Tongue is white with ulcer on my tongue. no tonsils. white stuff on left side of throat it hurts and ear ache on that side. most likely viral right?

A member asked:

Started brushing my teeth 45-degree angle next to gum. bled a lot, it didn't hurt. next day, super small dots appeared on the bottom of the gum not hurt, next day mouth wall all the way at bottom, side has some white stuff that hurts, help, disease?

A member asked:

Gland inside my mouth is swollen opened up and has yellow stuff inside it. its behind wisdom teeth on the side?

A member asked:

I have a stuffed runny nose both, diarrhea, sore throat, the thing on my left side is swollen, the top of my mouth is coated with something just a lit?

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