dodgy tongue

[Scarlett]

Normally my tongue is pink and nice but lately it has a yellow coating on it. I have had a throat and chest infection for weeks- do you think this is linked? I had one course of antibiotics which helped a bit but not totally, and the tongue is still the same.
Anyone else had this?

[Vicodin66]

http://altmedicine.about.com/library/weekly/bl _tongue.htm

[alijangra]

Hi Scarlett you most likely have oral thrush caused by the antibiotics upsetting the natural flora of your gut. Your GP can prescribe nystatin which is an anti-fungal either solution or pastilles which will clear it up in no time.

[tiggerblue10]

Antibiotics kill both good and bad bacteria in your gut and that is why a lot of people suffer with side effects when on them. Your tongue can be effected by the condition of your stomach. Try eating live yogurt or drinking Actimel or equivalent.