Does acid reflux cause a white film on your tongue that looks like thrush and does not brush off..I am not sure what is causing it but I am currently taking prilosec otc...
Q: does this cause a white film on your tongue that looks like thrush
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5/16/08 9:31am
White areas of the tongue can be a sign of irritation to the tongue, from acid reflux or from other irriatants such as smoking. The next step may be to meet with your doctor and discuss whether your acid reflux symptoms are under control at all times of the day and night, thereby eliminating acid reflux as a possible cause.
5/18/08 9:44am
The film on your tongue is indicative of your digestive condition. Hopefully with the right treatment and you feeling better, it will decrease to the goal of a pink glistening tongue. I have it too.
8/11/08 6:33am
I HAVE LEASIONS AND BUMPS ON THE BACK OF MY TONGUE WITH A WHITE FILM
4/13/10 1:58pm
I am 100% sure that white tongue is due to acid reflux. I have same problem and when I control my acidity My tongue gets normal
7/ 2/10 3:28pm
7/ 2/10 3:36pm
if thrush is saliva looking stuff, yes...
7/ 2/10 3:40pm
i will be starting prilosec tomorrow morning. the doctor had me on one that was way to strong 60 mg. it tore my stomach up!!! lost my appetite. and just miserable. i'm hoping that prilosec will calm the acids down slowly...
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also, very dry mouth when put on a acid pill. is that normal. how can i control it???