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Tongue having white coating and some area having tiny red bumps. roof is yellowish. is it an std symptom?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

LIfe: Nope. This is not a sign of any std. It can be caused by stress, fatigue, concurrent illness and dehydration to just name a few of the common reasons.

Answered 12/24/2013

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