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

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

Answered 7/13/2015

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See your doctor: You may have a yeast infection and your doctor needs to see you. She will diagnose and treat the problem. You may be on other medication that causes that problem.

Answered 12/7/2013

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