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What cause brown spot on tongue? is this because of side effect from pills for acid reflux - omeprazol?
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Possible causes: some medications such as Pepto Bismol that contain bismuth can cause a black/brown discoloration, chewing tobacco, smoking, certain foods.
Answered 2/27/2020
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