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I have recently developed an orange coating on my tongue which seems to get worse throughout the day. any ideas what could be causing it?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

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Vague: Could be a number of causes- meds, supplements, allergies, foods/beverages or actually not brushing your tongue. Do you have bad breath too?

Answered 3/26/2018

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A member asked:

I have recently developed an orange coating on my tongue which seems to get worse throughout the day. any ideas what could be causing it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

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