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A member asked:

My nephew has had an orange tongue for a week now, we brush it daily but it will not go away. he is two and a half months. is this a serious concern?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Maybe: Have it seen by the pediatrician and if the mom is eating a lot of carrots, maybe have her cut down if breast fed. If not consider a formula change.

Answered 12/8/2012

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Diet?: He should check if there is something in his diet that might be responsible. Also, might be time for a medical check up.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/6/2015

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