The color, structure and moisture content of the language will tell about the presence of health problems

Many alternative types of medicine, including acupuncture and naturopathy, use the monitor to help diagnose. Most often an unnatural appearance of this body indicate a malfunction of the digestive system. But it is not always possible to entrust the observation of the tongue doctor: he may not know, for example, that you recently drank coffee, so the language turned yellow. Therefore it is better to learn to learn about their problems independently. And if there are any anomalies then have to run to the doctor.





 

It is worth considering that some people are born with "non-traditional" languages, and it is normal. There is, for example, "geographic tongue" is when all of it from birth with deep cracks, "the hills" and large area "valleys". To determine what kind of language is normal, compare it with languages of other family members. If there are serious discrepancies, it is a cause to sound the alarm. But if your language has changed recently, even in appearance, then it is time to enroll in the clinic.

The study of the surface. Run a finger in her mouth, and walk on the surface of the tongue. It might be a bit rough — it's the fact that he is covered in papillae, those. miniature taste buds scattered across its surface.

If the language is too smooth and flat, this may indicate a nutrient deficiency. Pale, smooth tongue is one of the main symptoms of iron deficiency anemia or lack in the correct amount of vitamins of group B. If you feel chronic fatigue, then you definitely need to reconsider their eating habits.

If language, on the contrary, it was unusually rough, it usually means two things: or you have an Allergy to alcohol or some food, or you have an acute deficiency of vitamins.

If the language has suddenly become wrinkled, it can indicate either the presence of too many bacteria or that you eat too spicy food.

You should pay attention to the presence of bumps and sores. Lump at the top of the tongue — a sure sign of a bacterial or viral infection.

Stomatitis is often seen in the lower part of the tongue. It can be calculated in the presence of unnaturally red, yellow or white spots and Vice versa.

If the language is unnatural solid areas with white or grey tint, it could be leukoplakia — a violation of the mucous membrane, or caused by irritation from dentures and crowns, or excessive Smoking of tobacco.

The pain occur on one side of the tongue can be a sign of cancer. Similarly manifests itself and syphilis.

The change of color. You probably noticed that your tongue can change color depending on what you recently ate or drank. But if anything you are eating, and the color of the language a few days or weeks ago has changed, it could mean serious problems.

If the language is black (well, dark much), it could mean that you are not well you follow oral hygiene. This may be the result of Smoking, breathing problems or excessive use of liquids for rinsing the mouth. If, together with unusual color you language you occasionally feel in the mouth a metallic taste, you should try to use a special tongue scraper. All this is a result of poor hygiene.

If the language were yellow, it could be a sign that you or a lot of smoke, elizabelle fever, or suffer from dehydration. Thoroughly take care of oral hygiene. If the yellow tint is not 10 consecutive days, consult a doctor.

Too bright red tongue in children — a sure sign of scarlet fever or Kawasaki disease. But if such language in adults — it is certainly evidence of a lack of Niacin, an important b vitamin V.

If the language, God forbid, covered with spots of brown, then you should immediately go to the doctor. This is one of the signs of melanoma, a form of skin cancer.

 

 

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