Medicues Symptoms

White tongue

White tongue can be a sign of:
· Thrush fungal infection which is typically a white patch that can be scraped off with a tongue blade.
· Scarring from trauma typically due to poor fitting dentures.
· Leukoplakia which is a sign of early cancer.
· Normal mouth flora can cause a generalized whitish or yellow hue to the top surface of the mouth that may change slightly with brushing and is painless.
· Canker sores are small white spot that is painful.
· White tongue that is new or changing should be evaluated by your doctor.

Important Notice

This document is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice. Do not use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting your physician.

Updated March 1st 2009

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