Do you know our tongue indicates these things about health?
Posted on: 30/Jul/2018 9:51:32 AM
Tongue is an important organ in us and it helps in recognizing the taste plus also plays a role in digestion of food. We take more care for our face and body but often neglect tongue. Sometimes the colour of the tongue is different from the normal.
There are few health issues that are indicated by our tongue. These are
White coating on our tongue:
Yeast infection is revealed by the white coating in the tongue. This could be due to antibiotics intake or due to excessive sugar consumption or due to stress.
Dark red colour:
There are times when the tongue becomes dark red or maroon in colour. This is due to the deficiency of vitamin B. Anaemia is also shown by this colour.
White spots on tongue:
Don’t be scared when you see white spots on your tongue. These white spots indicate dehydration. This could be overcome by intake of more water.
Cracks on tongue:
As we age more the cracks on the tongue increases. This is similar to the increase in the wrinkles appearing on our face. It also indicates bad oral hygiene.
Teeth marks on the sides of tongue:
Sometimes teeth marks could be seen on the sides of the tongue and this indicates a problem regarding spleen. Consulting a doctor is recommended to improve the functions of spleen.
Puffy or enlarged tongue:
This is also seen in some persons and it could be due to hypothyroidism. This is very important health condition and doctor must be consulted.
Yellow colour of the tongue:
If the colour of the tongue is yellow then it might be due to some stomach or liver problems. Jaundice is indicated by yellowish tongue.
Sore tongue:
Mostly seen in the inner surface of the cheeks these sores could also occur under the tongue. When the sore doesn’t go within few weeks of time then it might be due to oral cancer.
