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Will thrush go away on its own ? i have sle (no organ damage). bland and very bitter taste, and it smells. tongue is slighly yellow otherwise normal

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not sure it is: I doubt what you have is thrust and the coloration of the tongue offers no help in making a diagnosis. I suspect that the bitter taste and odor may be from bile reflux instead. Contact your doctor. And yes, thrush may go away on its own -quicker if treated.

Answered 8/26/2017

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A member asked:

Will thrush go away on its own ? i have sle (no organ damage). bland and very bitter taste, and it smells. tongue is slighly yellow otherwise normal

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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