Persistent white tongue? What if it’s also related to a vaginal yeast infection?
It’s not always obvious, but yeast infections aren’t limited to just one area of the body. A white tongue, accompanied by tingling, burning, or a metallic taste, can sometimes be related to vaginal candidiasis. The culprit in both cases? Candida albicans, a yeast naturally present in our bodies, which can multiply excessively when an imbalance occurs.
Why might both areas be affected at the same time?
Since it is often a global imbalance of the flora (digestive, oral, vaginal): taking antibiotics, prolonged stress, a diet too rich in sugar or a weakened immunity can create a favorable environment for the proliferation of the fungus, in several places at once.
Good habits to adopt:
Watch for the simultaneous appearance of oral and vaginal symptoms (itching, vaginal discharge, redness).
Rebalance your diet: less refined sugar, more fiber and probiotics.
Consult a doctor: local or systemic antifungal treatment may be necessary.
And above all: do not self-medicate without medical advice; some fungal infections can mask other, more serious conditions.
