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91 days ago
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What to do for white and purple spots on my tongue for 5-6 months?

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Mere tongue pe kafi time se 5-6 month se white and purple nishan hai mein kya karu pta nhi chal raha mujhe kya aap bta sakte ho

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A white or slightly purple mark on the tongue that has been present for more than a month without pain is usually benign, but it should not be ignored because persistent tongue patches can have several causes. The most common reasons include Oral Leukoplakia (a harmless thick white patch from irritation), Oral Lichen Planus (an inflammatory condition causing white or purplish patterns), Oral Candidiasis (fungal infection, though this is often painful or removable), or simple tongue pigmentation or friction marks from teeth, spicy foods, or vitamin deficiencies. Rarely, a persistent patch can represent an early precancerous change, which is why any mark lasting longer than 2–3 weeks deserves evaluation even if it is painless.

For now, maintain very good oral hygiene, gently clean the tongue daily, drink enough water, and avoid tobacco, paan, very spicy foods, or frequent tongue biting. You can safely try a vitamin B-complex supplement and use an antiseptic mouth gel such as Hexigel or Dologel CT applied thinly on the area 2–3 times daily for 7–10 days, as these help healing of minor mucosal lesions.

However, because this mark has persisted for more than a month, the most important step is a direct examination by a dentist or ENT specialist to look at the exact color, texture, and location. If the patch is stable, smooth, and unchanged, it is usually harmless; if it is growing, becoming rough, bleeding, or changing color, it needs prompt assessment. If you can share the age, whether you use tobacco or have sharp teeth/braces, and ideally a photo, I can give a more precise opinion on the likely cause and treatment.

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Having white and purple spots on your tongue for several months could indicate a few different things, and it’s important to get it checked out to determine exactly what might be causing these symptoms. Such symptoms can sometimes be related to conditions like lichen planus, oral thrush, or geographic tongue, though these are just a few possibilities. It would be best to see a dentist or a doctor, preferably one who has experience with oral health, who can examine your tongue and possibly recommend tests to determine the cause. Until you can see a professional, practice good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth twice a day and cleaning your tongue gently with a tongue scraper or a soft toothbrush. Avoid tobacco and reduce alcohol consumption if applicable, as these can sometimes exacerbate oral issues. It’s also a good idea to watch for other symptoms like pain, difficulty chewing or swallowing, or if the spots are changing in size or shape, as these would necessitate more urgent attention. Drinking plenty of water can help, as can eating a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables to support overall health and immunity. Make sure to avoid any overly hot, spicy, or abrasive foods that might irritate your tongue further. If you experience any intense pain or notice other health changes, seek medical help promptly to rule out more serious issues.

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Aapka 5–6 mahine se tongue pe white + purple nishan rehna normal nahi hai—yeh.Oral Lichen Planus, fungal infection ya kisi aur lesion ka sign ho sakta hai. Is stage par ghar pe medicine lagana safe nahi hai; aapko jaldi se ek Oral Medicine Specialist ya experienced dentist ko dikhana chahiye—zarurat pade toh biopsy bhi karte hain confirm karne ke liye. Tab tak spicy food, tobacco/irritants avoid karein aur mouth clean rakhein, lekin delay bilkul mat karein kyunki long-standing patches ko check karna important hota hai.

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Hello ji Aapki problem se lag raha ua to purpuric spots hai ya apthous ulcers hai Usually apthous ulcer timely theek ho jaatey hai Aap clinical pic share jaro ya nearby dentist ko dekhayoo Leukoplakia ke chances rule out honey chaiye Diagnosis must hai Nichay like test karwaney parengay Cbct Biopsy Fnac Hopefully AAP jaldi theek ho Regards

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Aap jo bata rahe hain—tongue par 5–6 mahine se white aur purple nishaan—yeh normal cheez nahi hai aur isko ignore nahi karna chahiye. It could be due to several causes like chronic irritation (daant ya teeth rubbing), fungal infection (oral thrush), vitamin deficiency (B12/iron), geographic tongue, ya kabhi-kabhi precancerous changes bhi ho sakte hain—especially agar marks itne lambe time se hain aur heal nahi ho rahe.

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Hello Aapne bataya ki aapki zubaan par 5-6 mahine se safed aur baingani (purple) nishan hain. Yeh thoda lamba samay ho gaya hai, isliye is par dhyan dena zaroori hai. Aksar zubaan par safed ya baingani nishan ho sakte hain:

- fungal infection (jaise oral thrush) - vitamin ya iron ki kami - kisi dawai ka side effect - chronic irritation (jaise gutka, tambaku, ya masaledar khana) - kabhi-kabhi koi aur medical condition

Aapko kya nishan dard karte hain, jalte hain, ya badhte ja rahe hain? Kya aapko koi aur symptoms hain jaise muh mein chhale, khujli, ya khana khane mein dikkat?

Agar nishan 2 hafte se zyada rahe ya badal rahe hain, toh ek dentist ya ENT specialist ko dikhana zaroori hai. Wo aapki zubaan ko dekh kar sahi diagnosis kar sakte hain aur zarurat pade toh test bhi kara sakte hain.

Tab tak ke liye: - Muh ki safai ka dhyan rakhein (din mein 2 baar brush karein, zubaan bhi saaf karein) - Zyada masaledar, garam, ya khatta khana avoid karein - Agar aap tambaku, gutka, ya supari lete hain toh use turant band kar dein

Aap chahein toh nishan ki photo bhi bhej sakte hain, main dekh kar aur behtar bata sakta hoon.

Thank you

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Aapne jaise symptoms explain kiye, uske hisaab se yeh usually serious nahi hota, lekin ignore bhi nahi karna chahiye. Aapko oral leukoplakia ya oral lichen planus ya oral candidiasis, etc. ho sakta hai. Proper diagnosis chat explanation se banana impossible hai. Aapki tongue ko visually examine karna padega, uske baad hi diagnosis ban payega. To iske liye ek certified ENT specialist/ family medicine specialist se milein. Wo diagnose karke treatment bhi start kar denge. Ye meri salah aapke liye-

1. Oral hygiene maintain karein- Din mein 2 baar brush karein. Tongue cleaning gently. 2. Avoid karein- Smoking / tobacco ko, Bahut spicy ya garam food ko. 3. Tab. B-Complex roz 1 goli × 1 month. Ye supplement shuru karein. Kitni baar ye problem vitamins ki kami ki wajah se hoti hai.

Without diagnosis, direct medicine lena especially chat consultation se sahi nahi hai.

Dr. Nirav Jain MBBS, D.Fam.Medicine

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Hi, I’m Dr. Nikhil Chauhan. आपकी ज़बान पर 5-6 महीने से white & purple निशान हैं – इसे गंभीरता से लेना चाहिए।

· संभावित कारण (Possibilities): · White spots → ओरल थ्रश (फंगल इन्फेक्शन), ल्यूकोप्लाकिया, या ऑटोइम्यून कारण · Purple spots → संचार संबंधी समस्या (vascular), ब्लड डिसऑर्डर, या ट्रॉमा · अभी क्या करें: · डेंटिस्ट / ईएनटी / मेडिसिन डॉक्टर को दिखाएं – बिना देर किए · बायोप्सी की आवश्यकता हो सकती है (खासकर अगर धब्बे न हटते हों) · नॉन-वेज, तम्बाकू, पान मसाला, शराब से तुरंत परहेज · घरेलू उपाय नहीं करें (नमक रगड़ना, मसाले लगाना – खतरनाक हो सकता है)

👉 5-6 महीने से होना चिंता का विषय है – कृपया जल्दी जांच करवाएं।

— Dr. Nikhil Chauhan

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