My 8 month old baby has had a brown tongue for about a week. Could it be a fungus?

Hello Ma'am,

Thrush is a common infection in babies. It usually occurs in the first year of life. It appears as white spots on the cheeks, palate and tongue, accompanied by irritability or difficulty eating.

In your case, given the brown color of the tongue, it is unlikely that your baby has a fungal infection of the mouth. Thus, I would recommend that you see a doctor to get a proper medical evaluation.

I hope I have answered your question!"

Happy day,

Kenza Rais, pharmacy intern

Supervised by Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

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