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What's the reason for the whiteness of the tongue for so long?
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You need to be seen. WHere on the tongue? Does it come off when you rub it? This can be the result of certain medications, such as prolonged use of antibiotics that may bring on an oral yeast infection Oral thrush Geographic tongue Leukoplakia Oral lichen planus Mouth cancer Tongue cancer Syphilis Immunosuppression caused by such diseases as HIV/AIDS
Answered 10/16/2021
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It can occur after antibiotic treatment. clean your tongue with a tongue scraper and gargle with a mouth wash. If not improved see your MD
Answered 10/20/2021
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