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Taking Asprin, Plaviz And Ibuphroen For Herniation. Tongue Turned Black On Top. What Is Causing This?
Question: hello Doc, my tounge turned black on top yesterday , I have been taking asprin, plaviz, and recentley ibuphroen for a herniation at c5=c6 What are the most plausible possibilities?
Hello and thanks for the query.
Black tongue is a condition in which the tongue has a black appearance. This is not XXXXXXX and usually goes away without medical attention.
There can be various causes for this like
1... A prolonged use of antibiotics can change the normal levels of bacteria and yeast in the mouth resulting in black tongue.
2.... Mouth breathing can make bacteria enter and grow in tongue papillae resulting in black tongue
3... Regular use of mouthwashes that contain menthol or erosive or other oxidizing agents can cause black tongue.
4... Heavy tobacco use
5... Poor oral hygiene can result in black tongue. The bacteria can grow between the papillae, giving the tongue a black appearance. For good oral hygiene, the recommendation is brushing twice per day,cleaning daily between the teeth, limiting snacks between meals and having regular dental visits.
Replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months.
I would advise you to maintain a more proper oral hygiene and pay a visit to your dentist.
I hope to have answered your query however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Black tongue is a condition in which the tongue has a black appearance. This is not XXXXXXX and usually goes away without medical attention.
There can be various causes for this like
1... A prolonged use of antibiotics can change the normal levels of bacteria and yeast in the mouth resulting in black tongue.
2.... Mouth breathing can make bacteria enter and grow in tongue papillae resulting in black tongue
3... Regular use of mouthwashes that contain menthol or erosive or other oxidizing agents can cause black tongue.
4... Heavy tobacco use
5... Poor oral hygiene can result in black tongue. The bacteria can grow between the papillae, giving the tongue a black appearance. For good oral hygiene, the recommendation is brushing twice per day,cleaning daily between the teeth, limiting snacks between meals and having regular dental visits.
Replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months.
I would advise you to maintain a more proper oral hygiene and pay a visit to your dentist.
I hope to have answered your query however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Well out of the choices it could be 1 or 2 or a combination of the 2. I was taking Amoxicillina for 10 days prior to some dental work and then 4 days after. Also using a lot of mouthwash with perioxide and another Crest ProLife which has some type of cleaner in it. XXXXXXX
My follow-up question is: Where does the first signs of excessive bleeding show up, due to anti-inflamatory drugs?
My follow-up question is: Where does the first signs of excessive bleeding show up, due to anti-inflamatory drugs?
Hello
If bleeding is mild then your stool will become black.
If bleeding is massive then you may vomit fresh blood.
Thanks
If bleeding is mild then your stool will become black.
If bleeding is massive then you may vomit fresh blood.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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