The state of health of the human body can be reflected in the appearance of the language. The appearance of tumors, discoloration, accumulation of plaque indicate the development of any diseases. As a rule, the tip of the tongue represents the state of the heart, the center is the spleen, the root is the intestine.
To detect a problem in time, you need to constantly monitor the state of the surface of the tongue. Among the most common modifications: the appearance of tumors, wounds, ulcers, plaque, dashes, itching, spots of various colors.
Stains on the tongue
Causes
There are a number of factors that influence the state of a language. So, red formations can appear on the surface of an organ. as a result of allergic reactions for household chemicals, drugs, rinses and toothpastes, chewing gum. The tongue may change color after eating foods with dyes. Another good reason is considered to be malnutrition (overeating, malnutrition), eating spicy or hot foods. Red spots on child language often a sign of damage to mechanical origin (sharp objects, lollipops).
Inflammation of the papillae of the tongue, which is manifested by their redness and enlargement, indicates an increased secretion of the stomach. The body acquires an unnatural smoothness and pale pink color in diseases of the gallbladder or liver, after injury, inflammation, and chemical burns.
Varieties
The nature of red spots on the tongue may indicate the development of one or another disease. Their appearance is a serious reason to consult a doctor. In size, saturation and location of the spot may differ among themselves.
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Hemorrhages - individual points of small size, which are localized on the soft and hard palate and on the surface of the tongue - are petechiae. Their appearance may be accompanied by weakness, fever, unpleasant sensations when swallowing. Such symptoms are characteristic of an infectious disease of mononucleosis. - Red spots of irregular shape are outlined with white lines - this is the so-called geographic language. It is quite common in pediatric patients and in pregnant women, as a rule, not dangerous for healthbut can affect taste sensations.
- Spots of red, framed bubbles say about the development of exudative erythema. When the bubbles burst, very painful sores are formed. It is not fully understood what may cause staining. Some scientists associate the disease with the activity of pathogenic organisms.
- Solid chancre red, localized on the back of the anterior third of the tongue, are a symptom of such venereal diseases like syphilis.
- Herpes is manifested by bright red liquid bubbles. First, the formation causes itching, and then pain. The development of the disease is associated with disorders in the immune system.
- AIDS patients often have red spots on the root and tip of the tongue, they are richly covered with a bluish bloom. These malignant tumors can be flat or convex and reach up to 8 mm in diameter, often accompanied by an increase in lymph nodes.
- Saturated red spots on language in children can talk about the development of scarlet fever. The causative agent of the disease is bacterial infection of streptococcus.Other symptoms include weakness, fever, painful swallowing.
- Red spots under the tongue, which turn into painful ulcers with purulent bloom is a symptom of stomatitis. Disease causes severe discomfort, sores constantly sore, difficult to eat and talk.
Treatment
If the formation of red color does not disappear during the week, and their occurrence is not associated with allergic reactions, injuries or dyes, then need to see a doctor and start the right treatment.
To start, you should visit the dentist. He treats stomatitis, glossitis, herpes, removes benign growths. If the problem is non-oral, then you need to turn to other specialists: oncologist, therapist, cardiologist, pediatrician. It is important to remember that self-treatment can cause irreparable harm to health. Adequate measures can be taken only after a thorough examination, testing and diagnosis.
Cancer neoplasms require long-term complex treatment using ionizing radiation and chemotherapy. Spots caused by dysfunctions of the digestive or cardiovascular system can be cured only after the root cause is removed. With candidiasis prescribe antifungal drugs in combination with rinsing the mouth with infusions and decoctions. Granuloma is treated surgically. Geographic and bald spots can not be eliminated, as it is impossible to restore the taste buds.
Redness in the language, which arose as a result of exposure to allergens, can be eliminated by eliminating from your diet food red (tomatoes, watermelon, beetroot, cherry, strawberry).
Preventive measures are to normalize the daily diet, giving up bad habits, and in periodic visits to medical institutions for the implementation of a comprehensive examination of the body.
Spots on the tongue of the child
The surface of the tongue of healthy children, as a rule, has a pink uniform color without spots and plaque. The appearance of spots of different colors and sizes talk about the development of pathology in the child's bodythat requires an emergency visit to the doctor in order to diagnose and treat the disease.
The abnormal condition of the tongue can be the result of inflammatory processes, an uneven accumulation of plaque from detached epithelium, food particles and microorganisms, the appearance of malignant or benign tumors.
The classification of stains is made by their color, namely:
- white spots on the tongue most often appear in infants. The surface of the body is covered with cheesy bloom, its size and localization can be very different. This condition of the tongue is a symptom of a fungal infection of the mucous membrane (thrush). The disease occurs as a consequence of the use of antibiotics and develops in the background of reduced immunity. You should not try to remove the white scurf yourself, it threatens to traumatize the child's tongue. Recommended treat the surface of the body with soda solution or the usual little green. If time does not respond to the problem, then complications may develop;
- yellow spots at the root and on the surface of the child's tongue, the appearance of which is accompanied by an unpleasant breath odor - This is a symptom of disorders of the digestive system. Specific treatment for such entities do not hold. The spots disappear as a result of the normalization of the work of the stomach and intestines;
- dark spots are not dangerous for the baby, since their occurrence in most cases is associated with the use of food products, which include dark pigments. The reason for concern and visiting the doctor is the presence of dark spots for a long period, they do not fade after repeated rinsing of the mouth water and other hygiene procedures;
- black spots result from prolonged use of antibiotics. They disappear together with the normalization of intestinal microflora and oral cavity, which is facilitated by the use of abiotic drugs (Linex, Lactobacterin). If the formation of black appeared as a symptom of dystrophic processes, then you should immediately seek qualified help. The condition is dangerous to the health and life of the child, and it can only be cured by surgery;
- blue spots in the baby’s mouth are very rare. Their appearance can talk about severe heart failure, accompanied by blueing of the limbs and lips. To return the language to its normal state it is necessary to cure heart disease and normalize microcirculation in the vessels. If the cause of the appearance of blue areas in the tongue is an increase in the size of the vascular tumor, then they can be eliminated only with the help of a surgical operation;
- the appearance of bald spots is associated with the death of the taste buds, which can be caused by high fever, chemical burns, inflammatory diseases, traumatic lesion of the tongue. They are not treatable and no effect on health baby In some cases, taste changes may vary slightly.
A timely response to changes in the state of the surface of the tongue is the key to successful treatment.
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