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I am on a antibiotic for lyme disease. i just noticed that my tongue is dark brown or black. why?
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Antibiotic effect: Some antibiotics can cause a dark discoloration, appearing brown or black, or even "hairy." It will not hurt you. When you stop the antibiotic it will gradually go away.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Black hairy tongue: The finding is usually a result of taking antibiotics and leads to an overgrowth or dysbiosis of bacteria or yeast. Other causes include smoking or dry mouth. This will usually improve over time, and I don't always treat it.
Answered 6/22/2017
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