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Blue Tongue

headn00bheadn00b Registered User regular
edited February 2008 in Help / Advice Forum
Yeah, pretty straight forward really. I just noticed that my tongue has gone blue. Last night I had a pretty unsettled stomach but I've been completely fine today and definitely haven't eaten/drank anything blue.

Should I be worried about this?

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  • FatsFats Corvallis, ORRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Are your lips still normal colored?

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  • headn00bheadn00b Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Yeah, it's just my tongue that's changed.

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  • FatsFats Corvallis, ORRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    You take any Pepto Bismol last night? It turns your tongue dark blue/black.

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  • headn00bheadn00b Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Nope, haven't taken anything.

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  • FatsFats Corvallis, ORRegistered User regular
    edited February 2008
    So, no dark foods, no pepto.

    Yeah, I'd mosey on down to your nearest medical professional. Edit: Today, if possible.

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  • Bionic MonkeyBionic Monkey Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited February 2008
    Yeah, best check with a doctor. Better safe than sorry. Doesn't sound like an emergency room thing, but call up your local urgent care and see if they think you should come in.

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  • tardcoretardcore Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Does your tongue hurt? Is there any pressure? Did you have heartburn the previous night?

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  • NibbleNibble Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Do you use mouthwash? It can upset the natural balance of bacteria in your mouth, especially if you eat food shortly after; and sometimes this will result in a dark tongue (though most people would describe it as purple or black, not blue).

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  • FalxFalx Registered User regular
    edited February 2008
    Are your gums blue too? Fingernails? Are they any color other than pink? Any of those things could be a sign of either blood circulation problems or low levels of oxygen. If it's none of those, if it doesn't come off from a good scrubbing with a toothbrush I'd go see a doctor anyway.

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