You : You may be dealing with something called thrush. This is a fungal infection that affects the tongue and oral mucosa. It is common in people with a weakened immune system, diabetics, and people who recently took antibiotics. I am assuming you have been on multiple antibiotics for tonsilitis. When this occurs, the antibiotics kill all the good bacteria in your body as well as the bad, thus giving the yeast an opportunity to grow. There is a simple treatment, but you must be seen by your primary care provider in order to be diagnosed and given the appropriate treatment. Your OB should be informed as well. Best of luck.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Possibly Oral Thrush: Oral thrush (candidiasis), is a yeast infection that develops inside the mouth. The condition results in white patches that are often cottage cheese-like in consistency on the surfaces of the mouth and tongue. It is more likely to occur after the use of antibiotics, which may kill the "good" bacteria in the mouth. Eating plain yogurt with live and active cultures may help. Talk to your doctor.
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