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Suggest Treatment For Oral Thrush In A Child
Question: My 11 month old has a blackish strip running down his tongue. Just appeared. What does mean?
Brief Answer:
Tongue
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
In this age group this is most commonly due to mild oral thrush. though the typical appearance of thrush is white, it can sometimes manifest as dark or black. this can be treated with an appropriate oral antifungal medication. I recommend consulting with your doctor so that treatment may be initiated.
Tongue
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
In this age group this is most commonly due to mild oral thrush. though the typical appearance of thrush is white, it can sometimes manifest as dark or black. this can be treated with an appropriate oral antifungal medication. I recommend consulting with your doctor so that treatment may be initiated.
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