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Wednesday, September 8, 2010 – Daily News – 3B Causes for a white tongue DEAR DR. GOTT: I DEAR DR. GOTT: I have a problem with my tongue turning white. I brush the coating off each morning, but by nighttime, I have to do it again. I can’t understand why this happens. It is worse when I eat a lot of sweets. What do I need to do? I like a pink tongue. DEAR READER: The white coating to which you refer is the result of inflamma- tion of the tiny projections on the surface of your tongue, caused by dead cells, bacteria and debris. There are several reasons for this generally harmless con- dition. The first is dehydration. Then there’s excessive alcohol consumption and smoking. You may be a mouth breather, have a bacterial infection, geographic tongue, oral lichen planus, oral thrush or leukoplakia. Or you may have been placed on a med- ication that has white tongue as a side effect. Oral lichen planus is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder. Oral thrush is a candida infection that causes lesions on the tongue, inner cheeks, roof of the mouth, gums and back of the throat. Your symptoms don’t appear to fit the profile for geo- graphic tongue. Leukoplakia is commonly the result of tobacco use, smoked, chewed or used in other forms. It is generally a benign condition but could be precancerous. See your physician, who will examine you and might choose to order testing to determine whether an underlying cause, such as diabetes, is at the root of the problem. Once specific con- ditions and infections can be ruled out, medication or other treatment might be appropriate. Or he or she might suggest you follow up with your dentist. have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and am presently taking two calcium tablets and one multivitamin for mature adults. Would this help my condition? Dr. Peter Gott DEAR READER: Osteoporosis occurs when the normal buildup and breakdown of minerals in healthy bones falls out of balance. The condition is difficult to detect in its early stages, but the first clue is often a bone fracture, loss of height, back pain, stooped shoul- ders or through a routine bone density (X-ray) study. There are a number of pre- scription medications; however, as you may be aware, several can lead to osteonecrosis of the jaw and other serious complica- tions. The recommendation for people 51 and older is 1,200 mil- ligrams of calcium per day. Vita- min D is of equal importance in order to utilize the calcium and should not exceed 2,000 IU daily for healthy people. There- fore, in answer to your question, it all depends on how much cal- cium and D is present in the vit- amin regimen you are taking. Read the ingredient label. If nec- essary, switch to combinations of calcium and D available at your local pharmacy in single- tablet form. Beyond that, don’t smoke, avoid alcohol, maintain good posture, eat well, and exercise. To provide related informa- tion, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report “Osteoporo- sis.” Other readers who would like a copy should send a self- addressed stamped No. 10 enve- lope and a $2 check or money order to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092-0167. Police reports The following infor- mation is compiled from Red Bluff Police Depart- ment, Tehama County Sheriff’s Department, Corning Police Depart- ment and California Highway Patrol. Arrests • Philip Keith Wiley, 62, Yreka, was arrested Thursday afternoon on Bend Ferry Road on sus- picion of taking a vehicle without the owner’s per- mission. Bail was set at $25,000. • Eric Glenn Sevens, 46, Corning, was arrested Friday afternoon on South Street by the CPD on suspicion of receiving known stolen property. Bail was set at $10,000. • Clinton Wayne Shaver, 48, Red Bluff, was arrested Sunday afternoon on Highway 36W by the Department of Fish and Game on sus- picion of receiving known stolen property. Bail was set at $1,000. Alzheimer’s An 84-year-old woman suffering from Alzheimer’s reportedly tried to climb a barbed wire fence Friday after- noon near Pine Creek Road. After a search by CalFire volunteers search-and-rescue teams and a helicopter, she was taken to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital. Dog Gregory Eljuan Wal- lan reported Saturday afternoon that his grand- son had been bitten in the face by a dog. The boy had already received medical care. Violence A man was reportedly struck by a vehicle, possi- bly a pickup, and a club Saturday night on Orange Street. No further infor- mation was available. Theft • John Michael Dyson reported a burglary Fri- day morning to his trailer on Highway 99E. • Carole Bernice Hieatt reported the theft of tools, appliances, exer- cise equipment and other items Friday morning on Blue Oak Road. • Manuel Portillo Anthony reported the theft of his wallet Mon- day morning from the Diversion Dam bath- rooms. •Almost 170 methadone pills were reported stolen Monday afternoon from an unlocked vehicle at Wal- mart. The loss was esti- mated to be $5. Scam A woman reported receiving a phone call on Monday morning on Spy- glass Drive. The caller, seemingly from Jamaica, claimed the resident had won $2 million and told her she could receive it in exchange for a $49.95 money gram sent from Walmart. Mountain lion A man reported find- ing mountain lion feces Monday afternoon in a Main Street alley. He reported hearing some- thing in the bushes each morning, around 2:30, which he believed to be a mountain lion. Shots Shots were reportedly heard around 3 a.m. Tues- day at the corner of Ante- lope Boulevard and Sale Lane. Police were unable to locate the source of the noise. Odd • Deputies reportedly investigated a man who had been drinking and singing Saturday night at the Buckhorn Camp- ground. •A woman reported finding her carpet on her front porch torn up Mon- day morning on Rio Vista Avenue. Police ruled the damage was consistent with “normal wear and tear.” •A man reportedly dug up someone else’s freshly-planted lawn Monday morning on Rio Street and stomped on a medical marijuana rec- ommendation before leaving the area. •A man entered Circle 7 Monday morning and reportedly insisted some- one call the police because he had yelled at a woman. •A St. Elizabeth Com- munity hospital employee reported early Tuesday morning that man kept calling her and coming to the ER for medical advice about his genitals. Collisions • A Corning man was thrown from his motorcy- cle receiving minor injuries in a collision that left a dog dead. Norman Zuppan, 49, was driving west on Flournoy Avenue, west of Orchard Avenue about 20 mph when an unleashed dog ran off the porch and directly into his path from his right side. Zuppan tried to avoid the dog by steering left and breaking, but was unable to and hit the dog. • Two Gerber residents were injured in a collision at 5:15 p.m. Saturday on the northbound I-5 on- ramp from South Main Street. Daniel McCoy, 28, of Cottonwood was trav- eling behind Nancy Mar- tinez, 60, of Gerber and didn’t see Martinez slow for congested traffic because he was looking left to gage traffic prior to merging. Martinez had minor injuries, but said she would seek her own aid. Her passenger, Mar- cella Querini, 9, of Red Bluff was taken to St. Elizabeth’s for minor injuries. Crashes • Two people were injured in a rollover crash at 11:30 p.m. Friday on Highway 36E, 4.7 miles east of Manton Road. Beverly Steinhardt, 56, and Rita Steinhardt, 16, both of Antelope, were traveling west on 36 about 60 mph in a left- hand curve when Beverly Steinhardt drifted off the road and lost control as she veered back toward the road. The vehicle went across the road and off the south road edge where it rolled over and into an oak tree. Beverly Steinhardt was taken to St. Elizabeth’s for moder- ate injuries and Rita Steinhardt for minor injuries. HOME SERVICES DIRECTORY 7900 Runs Every Monday - Wednesday - Friday $ $ with a 3 month commitment Blinds Need Blinds? C A L L P A U L Paul Stubbs Blinds & Draperies www.nsbd.biz Lic.#906022 Handyman Help for Seniors & Singles “Let me help you with the small repairs to keep your home running smoothly” 527-2288 Home Repairs At Very Reasonable Rates Call Richard at Recyling J.W. 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