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My son is 9 days old in his tounge is really white what can cause this in should i be concerned ?
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Thrush??: White or cream colored coating in the mouth of an infant could be due to oral thrush, a mild, treatable fungal infection of the mucous membranes in the mouth. See your pediatrician or family doctor to confirm the diagnosis and provide you with a treatment plan.
Answered 1/22/2012
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Probably normal: If it is just the tongue then it is normal. Look at her gums and inner cheeks. If you notice white patches there as well then it might be thrush. Thrush is a common infection in babies caused by a naturally occurring yeast called candida. If you think it is in fact thrush, see your pediatrician.
Answered 3/27/2014
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Tongue Wipes: Lightly brush/swipe your child's tongue with a moist towel to wipe off milk products and keep mouth/tongue clean. It should help.
Answered 5/9/2014
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