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My almost 7 month old daughter has a yellowish patch at the back of her tongue surrounded by a whitish patch. it seems to cause her discomfort and she's very irritable and not latching well ?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Not specific: The surface of the tongue is such that milk solids often embed themselves within & among the surface. It is called a milk tongue & does not trigger pain. If the kid is uncomfortable about something I would look elsewhere for a source.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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A member asked:

My almost 7 month old daughter has a yellowish patch at the back of her tongue surrounded by a whitish patch. it seems to cause her discomfort and she's very irritable and not latching well ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Modi agreed

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