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I've been getting white patches on my tongue on and off for a few years now, what's wrong with me?
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Yeast infection?: It is most likely a yeast infection that can be treated with an oral antifungal mouthwash or with an oral antifungal drug. Since it is recurring then further work that needs to be done to ensure you do not have an underlying immune compromised condition
Answered 6/23/2015
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