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  2. Bismuth subsalicylate - Wikipedia

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    It can cause a black tongue and black stools in some users of the drug when it combines with trace amounts of sulfur in saliva and the colon to form bismuth sulfide. [7] Bismuth sulfide is a highly insoluble black salt, and the discoloration seen is temporary and harmless. Long-term use (more than six weeks) may lead to accumulation and ...

  3. Petechia - Wikipedia

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    A petechia (/ p ɪ ˈ t iː k i ə /; [1] pl.: petechiae) is a small red or purple spot (≤4 mm in diameter) that can appear on the skin, conjunctiva, retina, and mucous membranes which is caused by haemorrhage of capillaries.

  4. Travelers' diarrhea - Wikipedia

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    [2] [27] Potential side effects include black tongue, black stools, nausea, constipation, and ringing in the ears. Bismuth subsalicylate should not be taken by those with aspirin allergy, kidney disease, or gout, nor concurrently with certain antibiotics such as the quinolones, and should not be taken continuously for more than three weeks.

  5. Woman on antibiotics develops a 'black hairy tongue' in ... - AOL

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    A case study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine is raising awareness about a condition being referred to as 'black hairy tongue.'

  6. Pellagra - Wikipedia

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    Pellagra is a disease caused by a lack of the vitamin niacin (vitamin B 3). [2] Symptoms include inflamed skin, diarrhea, dementia, and sores in the mouth. [1] Areas of the skin exposed to friction and radiation are typically affected first. [1]

  7. Oral pigmentation - Wikipedia

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    It is a very common oral condition and affects 13% of the world population. It is often due to poor oral hygiene which leads to accumulation of oral bacteria and build up of keratin on the tongue surface. Black hairy tongue can also be associated with the use of certain medications such as antibiotics, prolonged coffee/tea drinking habit, or ...

  8. Woman, 23, Thought She Had the Flu — Until Her Tongue ... - AOL

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    Caitlin Alsop is hoping to raise awareness about the risks of sepsis, which she developed from an infected tooth

  9. Black hairy tongue - Wikipedia

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    Black hairy tongue syndrome (BHT [4]) is a condition of the tongue in which the small bumps on the tongue elongate with black or brown discoloration, giving a black and hairy appearance. The appearance may be alarming, but it is a harmless condition.