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A member asked:
If it isn't thrush what else could it be?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Several things: It could be something as simple as a coating on youy tongue but could also be something more serious like lichen planus. If it does not come off with a good brushing with your toothbrush you should visit an ENT doctor.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Other possibilities : Lichen planus burn herpes drug reaction virus- hand/foot/mouth.
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