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5 Alarming Signs Your Tongue Reveals About Your Health

5 Alarming Signs Your Tongue Reveals About Your Health

The tongue is not just for eating, chewing or talking. Indeed, it can also be a source of information on your state of health. There is in fact a method of health diagnosis that is based on the appearance of the tongue, its shape, texture, size and color. There are a number of indicators that can indicate if your condition is correct or if you need to go to a medical consultation. Discover in this article what reveals your tongue.

Alarming Signs That Your Language Refers To Your Health

Every morning, when you are going to brush your teeth, take a few seconds to examine your tongue. For best results, it is important that you examine your tongue at least an hour before exposure because the color and coating of the tongue may vary under the influence of drinks, medications, food and smoking. Here is your state of health according to your tongue.

1. Black tongue villous (hairy)
If your tongue has a brown or black down, it is a sign of poor oral health due to the proliferation of bacteria. It can also be caused by smoking and the consumption of caffeinated beverages.

The villous black tongue usually disappears quickly, either spontaneously or possibly through scratching. In all cases, adopt good oral hygiene, with daily brushing of the top of the tongue.

2. Strawberry red tongue
If your tongue has this color, it means that you have vitamin B12, folic acid, iron or zinc deficiency. This is a problem that can be easily solved if you improve your diet. You can favor foods such as green leafy vegetables (spinach, watercress, lamb's lettuce, salad, sorrel) or dried nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds ...).

3. Tongue containing mouth sores
If you have painful sores in your mouth, it means that you are stressed. These sores usually appear in the mouth and on the cheeks, and they can be extremely uncomfortable. These lesions disappear after two weeks. If you notice mouth sores, it means you need to relax more and be quiet.

4. Cracked tongue
If you see the edges of your tongue are cracked, do not panic. A common cause of these lesions is the lack of vitamins and minerals in the body. It can also be caused by bacterial, fungal or viral infections or appear following an allergic reaction to certain types of toothpaste. You can first use an oral solution to rinse. If the lesions persist, do not hesitate to consult your doctor.

5. White tongue 
The causes are many and varied. In the most frequent cases, a white tongue is of infectious origin, caused by a fungus. It is a yeast infection that occurs in the mouth (a type of fungal infection that affects the skin.) Bacteria sometimes unbalance the digestive flora and allow certain fungi to grow in significant amounts in the mouth and in the mouth. the digestive tract. Gastric reflux or constipation can also be the cause of a white tongue. It can also be due to poor oral hygiene or too spicy food. To treat the white tongue, it is better to consult a doctor who will give you the treatment adapted to the cause previously detected.

5. Painful tongue on the tip or sides
Also known as glossodynia, tongue pain is common and may be due to lack of saliva, vitamin B9, B12 or B6 deficiency, nerve disorder, allergy or reaction to too much food. spicy. To fight against burning mouth you can use the following natural methods:
  • Avoid spicy foods.
  • Make a mouthwash with herbal tea of mint leaves.