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Q: White pimples on tongue

asked by: flowers2 on July 12th, 2009

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my baby has little white pimple like stuff in her tongue. I dont know if serious or i shouldnt worry about it?

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Dr. Leonard J. Grossman , MD

replied on July 12th, 2009

A common cause of white spots and patches in an infant’s mouth and tongue is thrush (a yeast infection), this is easily treated. See your pediatrician for confirmation and treatment.
LJGMD

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