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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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Black hairy or furry tongue or yellow furry tongue: This is caused by dead skin and food buildup, and occurs commonly when the papillae become enlarged, swollen, or rough. When this buildup is paired with bacteria or yeast, it can cause the tongue to look yellow or black and hairy.White tongue is the result of an overgrowth and swelling of the fingerlike projections (papillae) on the surface of your tongue. The appearance of a white coating is caused by debris, bacteria and dead cells getting lo...more
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MBBS, MD - General Medicine (persuing)

General Physician•Patna
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Hi, Lybrate user.
Augmentin is a good antibiotic.
Work up should be done for difficulty in swallowing if it not relieved. It may be functional but investigation should be done like endoscopy.
Thank you.
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MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dentist•Chennai
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Quit habits strictly. Various treatment modalities for oral leukoplakia have been reported, but there is currently no consensus on the most appropriate treatment
the treatment modalities include change of lifestyle factors such as tobacco and alcohol intake, medication with retinoids or antimycotics, 13-cis-retenoic acid, carotenoids, vitamin c, e, natural agents (green tea) & non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents surgical excision,
cryosurgery, laser evaporation or laser excision.
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