White tongue after surgery...

[bignich 11]

Im five days post op & I seem to have a white film on my tongue. I've brushed a lot & rinsed my mouth. Ive searched google thinking It was possibly Thrush. But I read a lot of articles saying that a white tonvue can be part of ketosis & will go away soon. Has anyone experienced this? Should I be concerned?

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[sleevedin2018 41]

Im five days post op & I seem to have a white film on my tongue. I've brushed a lot & rinsed my mouth. Ive searched google thinking It was possibly Thrush. But I read a lot of articles saying that a white tonvue can be part of ketosis & will go away soon. Has anyone experienced this? Should I be concerned?
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I’m also 5 days post op and my tongue looks like I licked white paint!!! You’re definitely not alone. I thought it was thrush too but it’s not painful or anything. Would love to know what it could be!

[bignich 11]

I’m also 5 days post op and my tongue looks like I licked white paint!!! You’re definitely not alone. I thought it was thrush too but it’s not painful or anything. Would love to know what it could be!

I'm glad I'm not the only one!!

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[Creekimp13 5,840]

Many people. Thrush is common with ketosis. Thrush is common after surgery. Many, many people describe this syndrome...and what it likely is, is a mild case of thrush.

Brush it with your toothbrush, rinse with mouthwash and warm salt Water.

it should improve with a week. If it stays the same or gets worse, have your doc take a look.

Pay extra attention to your brushing and flossing. Keep your mouth moist.

It really should clear up on it's own in a few days.

[bignich 11]

Many people. Thrush is common with ketosis. Thrush is common after surgery. Many, many people describe this syndrome...and what it likely is, is a mild case of thrush.
Brush it with your toothbrush, rinse with mouthwash and warm salt Water.
it should improve with a week. If it stays the same or gets worse, have your doc take a look.
Pay extra attention to your brushing and flossing. Keep your mouth moist.
It really should clear up on it's own in a few days.

Good to hear. Thank you!

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[bignich 11]

Many people. Thrush is common with ketosis. Thrush is common after surgery. Many, many people describe this syndrome...and what it likely is, is a mild case of thrush.
Brush it with your toothbrush, rinse with mouthwash and warm salt Water.
it should improve with a week. If it stays the same or gets worse, have your doc take a look.
Pay extra attention to your brushing and flossing. Keep your mouth moist.
It really should clear up on it's own in a few days.

Good to hear. Thank you!

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[JST 4]

I’m 3 days post-op. My tongue scraper isn’t even helping the white tongue I’ve developed. Glad to know it’s temporary.

[LELH 72]

I just went in for my 1 week postop and was given Diflucan for Thrush.

[bignich 11]

I just went in for my 1 week postop and was given Diflucan for Thrush.

I was worried that it's probably thrush. Mine still hasn't cleared up. I go tomorrow for my 1 week postop so Ill point it out to the doctor.

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[Losebig 508]

I had it too and it's very common. It's a side effect of Ketosis. It improved a once I started having more carbs, but is still there a little (on a very low carb plan). You might also get a Ketosis rash too, which isn't fun, but isn't serious either. Nothing to worry about. Have your DR take a look at your post op follow up, thrush can happen, but has other symptoms besides just the color.

[bignich 11]

I ended up having thrush. It wasnt much fun. But once I was prescribed medicine it cleared up faorly quickly.

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