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Purple tongue - urgent
Why is my husband's tongue suddenly ppl purplish in colour? Please see attached photo
He is on doxycycline since a week.
He also was in contact with some beaching powder today.
He has no other pain etc. We are really curious and worried
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Please consult a physician as it is related to the treatment he is undergoing
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This most can occur due to the side effects of Doxycycline that usually causes discoloration in the teeth n lips.
If the discoloration doesn't subside 3-5 days after the medication has stopped....visit a dentist asap
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donot panic. visit a dentist
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Hi,it could be due to doxycycline,but if he has been in touch with bleaching powder,consultation with a dentist in person should be done asap.
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