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What Causes Sore Throat And White Tongue At The Back Of Mouth?

hi about a month ago i had a sore throat, someday it hurted some day it didnt. 2 weeks ago i woke up and had a strange feelling that my throat is swollen but there is no pain at all, just a numb feeling something like that. And i have a white tounge in the back of my mouth. I have no idea what can that be i am 21 year old male. Can u help me?
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

The feeling of swollen throat and white tongue can be due to yeast infection known as Oral Thrush or Candidiasis..

When it extends at the back of tongue it can also cause infection in throat leading to formation of white patches as well as congested and swollen feeling..

You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in confirming the cause.

If thrush is confirmed anti-fungal medicines like Nystatin mouthwash,clotrimazole lozenges and taking ample of probiotics like Yoghurt and garlic will be advised for 15 days and in case of no improvement in 15 days oral antifungals like Fluconazole and Itraconazole will be advised..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
Dr. Honey Arora.
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What Causes Sore Throat And White Tongue At The Back Of Mouth?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. The feeling of swollen throat and white tongue can be due to yeast infection known as Oral Thrush or Candidiasis.. When it extends at the back of tongue it can also cause infection in throat leading to formation of white patches as well as congested and swollen feeling.. You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in confirming the cause. If thrush is confirmed anti-fungal medicines like Nystatin mouthwash,clotrimazole lozenges and taking ample of probiotics like Yoghurt and garlic will be advised for 15 days and in case of no improvement in 15 days oral antifungals like Fluconazole and Itraconazole will be advised.. Hope this helps.. Regards. Dr. Honey Arora.