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A member asked:
Why is my tounge yellow?ive tried nystan twice and a tablet anti fungal and it won't go.i spend 15 minutes cleaning it only for it to be coated agai
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Many causes: Discoloration of the tongue can exist for many reasons. Diet, supplements, medications, hygiene, vitamin deficiency, some type of sickness, and on and on. Should see a dentist or your doctor and possibly get a culture done to try and narrow down the causes.
Answered 12/9/2013
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