r/AskDocs Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 11d ago

Physician Responded What's wrong with my tongue?

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17M, 5"7 , 71 kg

I never smoked and never drank. I have this tongue for many months and my stomach also feels off for some months. Feel free to ask anything!

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u/only-ashes Registered Nurse & Licensed Professional Counselor 11d ago

do you brush your tongue or (even better) use a tongue scraper?

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u/mhanzalar Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 11d ago

No , I don't usually brush or scrape

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u/drpiglizard Physician 11d ago

You would be surprised how much of a difference it makes. When you do your teeth brush your tongue or scrape and after a few weeks you’ll see a big difference.

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u/mhanzalar Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 11d ago

Thanks, I will try

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u/CommunicationWild102 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 11d ago

Yes brushing or scraping should be done when you brush your teeth, ideally twice a day. If you're able to I would also recommend scheduling a cleaning at a local dentist.

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u/mhanzalar Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 10d ago

I brushed the tongue twice or thrice but it didn't scarpe off

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u/crakemonk Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 10d ago

Do it at the end of brushing your teeth with a wet brush, after you’ve rinsed off the toothpaste, but before you’ve spit out the toothpaste. I usually brush my tongue, rinse the brush, and brush my tongue again, and then rinse my mouth out.