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How can i tell if i have thrush or if it's something else without going to the doctor.white coating in back of tongue and painless. ?
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See below: A common sign of thrush is the presence of creamy white, slightly raised lesions in your mouth - usually on your tongue or inner cheeks but also sometimes on the roof of your mouth, gums, tonsils, or back of your throat. The lesions, which may have a "cottage cheese" appearance, can be painful and may bleed slightly when you scrape them or brush your teeth.
Answered 3/14/2015
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