HI, I've had the exact same sympthoms for about 2 1/2 years now. I have seen two ent and diferent pcp, they have done numerous tests and they have not found the answer yet. Im desperate, this is so uncomfortable !!!
The etiology of hairy tongue is unknown in most cases.There are a number of predisposing factors that have been related to this disorder , such as neglected oral hygiene,a shift in the microflora,which is associated with mouth rinse,antibiotics, immunosuppressive drugs,oral candidiasis, excessive alcohol consumption,oral inactivity, therapeutic radiation, as well as smoking habits.The treatment of hairy tongue is focused on reduction or elimination of predisposing factors and removal of the elongated filiform papilla.