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What cause a grelish looking top of tongue that has a trickle sensation but no thick plque?

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Food: Assuming you mean greenish, it most likely comes from having eaten something with green coloration added, like candy or a cough drop.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/15/2018

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