White tongue

Does anyone have a white tongue due to Crohn's? If yes, what did the doctors say it was from and can it be treated? I have a feeling its because my digestive system isn't working well as I am not absorbing much. (45lb weight loss)

[jojo0309]

Yes, it is probably thrush.  I got it when they gave me antibiotics for my Crohn's.  The antibiotics kill off the good bacteria in your mouth and thrush is a fungus.  It is easy to treat with prescription lozenges, but it takes a couple of weeks for it to go away.  It won't go away on its own, so you need to go to the doctor.  Good luck!

[Canada1c9]

Ive showed the doctors, but all they say is that my tongue is coated due to being sick. I have had this for months now and they don`t seem too worried. I was put on anti-fungal for a week but it diidn't do anything. I haven`t been on antibiotics for Crohn's, only for a prostate problem they thoughtt I had when this all started, then I got Cdifficile because of it and was put on antibiotics for that. During that time, my tongue went back to normal for a while, but came back after I stopped taking the antibiotics. I am now on Entocort but when I finish, I will be taking probiotics to try and restore the balance of bacteria and hopefully it will also take care of the white togue.