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What Causes Brown Discolouration In Saliva?

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Posted on Tue, 16 Feb 2016
Question: this morning I noticed that I spit in to the sick that my saliva was tinged with brown, as was my tongue. Looked really gross. Anything to worry about? I did have a bottle of coke the night before, and forgot to brush my teeth the night before. I also masturbated that morning before spitting. Could I have given myself an infection? I did urinate several times after.
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Bad oral hygiene. If recurs get tested

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Brownish tint in spit was likely due to coke you took and brushing before bed. This makes it a poor oral hygiene and bad oral hygiene can give a brownish tint to spit.
Just masturbation before spit does not cause infection of oral cavity. I would suggest maintain a good oral hygiene, brush your teeth and avoid these soda drinks and see if it helps. If the spit recurs then we may consider it for infections of oral cavity and you may need to pay an oral hygienist a visit.
Right now nothing to worry about. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please
Regards XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (16 hours later)
Thank you so much for your answer and allaying my concerns. Just to be clear, no worries about a urinary tract infection either from the saliva?
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Less likely.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getitng back to me

Urinary tract infection is possible if you used spit to masturbate but that too is mostly urethritis and resolves on its own. if you have urinary symptoms of discomfort, i would like you to get evaluated for the cause by a simple urine routine exam.

I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Brown Discolouration In Saliva?

Brief Answer: Bad oral hygiene. If recurs get tested Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Brownish tint in spit was likely due to coke you took and brushing before bed. This makes it a poor oral hygiene and bad oral hygiene can give a brownish tint to spit. Just masturbation before spit does not cause infection of oral cavity. I would suggest maintain a good oral hygiene, brush your teeth and avoid these soda drinks and see if it helps. If the spit recurs then we may consider it for infections of oral cavity and you may need to pay an oral hygienist a visit. Right now nothing to worry about. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please Regards XXXXXXX