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What Should I Do About Dark Spots On The Tongue Of A Child While Treating Ear Infection With Augmentin?
Question: Dear Dr
My four year old boy had developed some tiny little dark brown dots on his tongue . He is currently on augmentin to treat an ear infection. He is recovering well and no other symptoms
I can’t attached a picture from the post . Pls advice
My four year old boy had developed some tiny little dark brown dots on his tongue . He is currently on augmentin to treat an ear infection. He is recovering well and no other symptoms
I can’t attached a picture from the post . Pls advice
Brief Answer:
Clean the tongue, observe closely
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In image there are tiny dark spots on the tongue with little coating of white debris/dead cells.
I don't think it is anyhow related to Augmentin antibiotic or ear infection.
In most of the condition it subsides with proper cleaning of tongue with proper oral hygiene.
Sometimes dark spots can be due to vitamin deficiency or fungal infection. Both these conditions are unlikely in your child's case.
So I request would suggest you to clean the tongue and to observe closely if there is further progression. In case any further progression is there please consult your pediatrician for further evaluation like tongue scrap test or vitamin B12 levels etc.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more doubts.
Regards
Clean the tongue, observe closely
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
In image there are tiny dark spots on the tongue with little coating of white debris/dead cells.
I don't think it is anyhow related to Augmentin antibiotic or ear infection.
In most of the condition it subsides with proper cleaning of tongue with proper oral hygiene.
Sometimes dark spots can be due to vitamin deficiency or fungal infection. Both these conditions are unlikely in your child's case.
So I request would suggest you to clean the tongue and to observe closely if there is further progression. In case any further progression is there please consult your pediatrician for further evaluation like tongue scrap test or vitamin B12 levels etc.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more doubts.
Regards
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