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A member asked:
Could iv corticosteroids cause thrush on the tongue? i was treated this morning and now my tongue is white and everything tastes weird
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Probably: not that fast though, you may have had it from before and it flared, or it is something else, physical exam would tell, at any rate treatment is within reach, take care, wish you a speedy recovery
Answered 8/5/2015
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