What is the white stringy stuff on my tongue?

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asked Apr 29, 2024 in Other- Health by doodleordie (1,780 points)
What is the white stringy stuff on my tongue?

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answered May 20, 2024 by Jamie (68,360 points)
The white stringy stuff on your tongue is a result of oral thrush which is a fungal infection that is caused by candida fungus.

Things that can cause oral thrush are stress, dry mouth, hormonal changes and poor oral hygiene.

The stringy mucus associated with oral thrush is most often caused by poor oral hygiene, hormonal changes and dry mouth and stress.

You can get rid of the white stringy stuff on your tongue by brushing your tongue with some hydrogen peroxide or toothpaste or even some apple cider vinegar.

Also rinsing your mouth with hydrogen peroxide, apple cider vinegar or some antiseptic mouthwash can also help with oral thrush and the white stringy stuff on your tongue.

Thrush is a fungal (yeast) infection that can grow in your mouth, throat and other parts of your body.

With oral thrush (oral candidiasis), you may develop white, raised, cottage cheese-like lesions (spots) on your tongue and cheeks.

Thrush can quickly become irritated and cause mouth pain and redness.

Oral thrush is an infection caused by a fungus called Candida. Some things can make the fungus grow more than usual.

You might get thrush if you're: taking antibiotics over a long time.

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