My tongue has a white and yellow coating. Is it due to yeast overgrowth?

Hi,

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I have noted your concerns.

Having treated similarly presenting patients at my practice, I want to tell you that it is not a cause for worry. Most often this condition is seen in individuals who have a geographical tongue, or as an early sign of jaundice or some other liver disorder. It has been noted at times due to the collection of skin cells that bind herbal pigments as in smokers. Most such patients do not need any treatment except for good oral hygiene.

You only need to have your serum bilirubin levels checked and be cautious if such discoloration extends to the white portion of the eyes or other skin areas. For proper restoration of normal color, one may use Hydrogen peroxide solution in diluted form for rinses and a good tongue cleaner. Please be assured that your problem has a good probability of getting better with simple measures as the coating is piled up surface cells and needs no treatment unless some other features like those listed above appear. You might consider eliminating any medication for this purpose.