Orange tongue

[Delyce]

I've had a cough and a lot of phlem for about 2 weeks.  The couging has subsided, but there's still phelm in my throat. Yesterday I noticed that my tongue was coated in an yellowy/orange color!!  I scraped it, and brushed it, but to no avail.  Is this a common ailment?  Anybody???  Thanks.

[Helper74]

The color is caused by a bacterial imbalance.  Swish repeatedly with warm, salty water.  Avoid sugars and sugary drinks like Gatorade. Take probiotics and eat yogurt.

[Maddmax123]

I have Orange coating on my tongue as well, this has been going on now for about 3 months, Ive asked my doctor about it and he says there is no real answer for it. Although, he said it could be related to ACID Reflux (which I have), I take Prilosec twice a day for this issue. I have found that if you eat late at night and go to sleep you will have issues through out the night with acid coming up. So, my answer to this will be, don't eat past 6-7 at night, wait two to three hours before you go to bed.. Always sleep with your head elevated (two pillows), Brush your teeth and scrape your tongue in the morning and at night before sleep. There is mouthwashes out there that you can use to help with this as well, I use a prescribed mouthwash (Chlorhexidine Gluconate) which helps keep my mouth free of any fungus, or yeast type nonsense. I take numerous vitamins. Hope this info helps you guys and girls... FYI, generally if there are no symptoms, there is nothing to worry about. I can taste and there is no discomfort or pain, so I try not to worry about it. Stress will cause issues as well.....  Good Luck peoples and God Bless!!!!

[sargedan]

Is probably from GERD.  Acid Reflux is the most common cause.

[liebekim]

Posted back in 2012.  Both me and my daughter took a round of antibiotics and the OT went away after about 5 days.  Since OT, my daughter and I cannot eat gluten. We feel terrible if we do and I get GERD. No idea why.  I am negative for H.Pylori.  

[Maddmax123]

I was negative for H.Pylori as well!!!

[trife8249]

I'm a 46 year maile battling OT for the past 5 months.  I have no idea how I got it.  Went thru funcal swiches and thrush medicine with family doctor.  Ended up at ENT doctor who cultured the tongue for bateria and yeast - test were negative.  Then was placed on Prilosec.  OT Symptoms stayed the same.  Visited a Gastro Doctor and had an Endoscope - everything came back normal.  Numerous trips for bloodwork - all came back normal.   Then appendix burst and ended up in the hospital to remove appendix.  From there went back on the Prilosec until I was diagnosed with C-diff.  10 days on Flagyl - still diagnosed with C-Diiff - now on Vancomycin for the next 10 days.  One thing that has stayed common over the past 5 months is OT.  Every doctor I've been to says don't worry about it, but it's easy for them to say this.  I noticed any Sugar or Beer makes the symptoms worst.  Still battling, somehow I'm going to beat it.  Enjoy your Summer

[danielskc]

I have this same issue recently.  I also have a heavy vaginal discharge.  I have learned that it is a bacterial overgrowth. No doctors just lots of internet wondering around. I have found that Apple Cider Vinegar is wonderful. It helps so many ailments. It taste horrible but is wonderful for your body, read up. I usally ad honey, orange,anything that tastes better, plus I hold my nose, that really does work. It has taken a week to see some results but it is worth it, I know in the long run it will keep it under control. Again read up.  I have also started taking probiotics with the highest dosage, if you can get it from the health food it is the best. I also gave to my dog for his skin yeast and over time, constant daily drinking it helped him also. Good luck and try it. Again bad taste but really worth it.