I have a huge black area just appeared on my tongue. What is it??

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cancer. my uncle got the same thing. 3 days later. dead

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I don't know---but your doctor will and I suggest you make an appointment ASAP to have it looked at.

aids.

kiddin i duno ask a doctor, or call to find out

Herpes That was a symptom of the bubonic plague.

Or..eat any black licorice as of late?

H: oh my god ur a god dang hippy u freak na just joshin im a hippy chilax lol could it be an olive?

either you're part CHOW dog.. or.. well I don't know.. make an appt with your doctor asap.

leprocy.. told any lies lately?
idk go to a doctor fast

could be cancer. Do you smoke?? could be fungus u should see ur doctor ASAP!

don't cows have the same thing

It's a side effect from licking charcoal as a dare when you were doing jello shots waiting for it to get dark at your 4th of July bbq.

You must be telling porkies cos thats the only thing that turns your tongue black. black tongue disease,your tongue starts to shrivel then falls out.

Black Jack sweet, been stuck there for days

Sounds like you've been kissing cows again.

Could be this. but CONTACT a Doctor.

Black hairy tongue (lingua villosa nigra) is the excessive growth of fungi that normally live in the mouth. The exact cause of Black hairy tongue is not known specifically but it is thought that it is a result of an overgrowth of the bacteria normally present in the mouth causing a discoloration of the tongue. This extra tissue can get stained by food or tobacco and become yellowish, brown or black. Bacteria can then accumulate on the finger-like projections from the surface of the tongue (papillae). Some types of bacteria and yeast make red blood cell pigments (porphyrins), which give the tongue a black color. Also, the papillae may sometimes grow liberally, causing the tongue to look as though hair covers it. Some causes of black hairy tongue have been linked to fungi, following antibiotic treatment, which changes the normal bacterial content of the mouth. Poor oral hygiene and the use of medications containing bismuth such as Pepto-Bismol as well as smoking and chewing tobacco can also cause the black discoloration of the tongue. An inappropriate diet, which contains no roughage, especially fruits, vegetables and cereals, can also play a role.

The occurrence of hairy tongue varies widely, from 8.3% in children and young adults to 57% in persons who are addicted to drugs and incarcerated. Hairy tongue has been reported with greater frequency in males. Although hairy tongue is reported more often in males, it is not uncommon in females, especially those who drink coffee or tea and/or those who use tobacco.

People who suffer from black hairy tongue normally spot the condition whilst brushing and mistake it for a potential tumor. In most cases, lesions are noted as part of an intraoral examination performed by a dentist. Hairy tongue clinically appears as an elongation on an area of the tongue. The hairy papillae appear pinkish white, often retain pigments from food, beverages, and candies, resulting in the varying colors associated with the condition (e.g., black, brown, white, green, pink). The tongue has a thick coating in the middle, with a greater inflection toward the back.

You can remove the discoloration by gently brushing your tongue with a toothbrush twice a day. Diluted hydrogen peroxide — one part hydrogen peroxide to five parts water — also may help bleach the color. You can rinse your mouth with it or apply it with a toothbrush. Avoid swallowing the solution. Rinse your mouth with water afterward. Other treatments involve lifestyle management, which includes drinking lots of water and eating raw fruit and vegetables such as celery, apples and carrots, to provide roughage on the tongue. One final way to treat the disorder is to cut a thin slice of fresh pineapple into eight segments. Slowly suck a segment on the back of the tongue for 40 seconds and then slowly chew it. Repeat this until the slice is finished.

but, I am not a doctor. go see a dentist or doctor that will help you more.

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