A tongue lined with bloom may speak of many diseases, among which there may be chronic diseases, the presence of which people may not even guess for years. A professional doctor can immediately determine from the color of the tongue that the human body needs careful examination.
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Language is an indicator of the health of the body
At the tongue there is a unique property: any area on the surface of the tongue corresponds to a specific organ. Due to this feature, you can find out the state of the body and determine the disease almost at the time of its appearance.
The language is conventionally divided into 3 zones:
- Rear or basal zone. This zone projects along the sides of the kidney and between the kidneys - the intestine;
- Middle zone or middle of the tongue. This zone is a "reflection" of the pancreas and stomach, and to the left and right, respectively, of the liver and spleen;
- Front area or tip. There is a projection of the lungs on both sides, between which there is a heart zone.
If the appearance of a zone has changed - the nipples have changed shape, tongue overlaid with bloom, he changed color - you can immediately find out which organ is affected. In the body without pathologies, the tongue is pink and pure color. To begin with, the disease is color change. Naturally, this is not always an exact criterion, since some diseases disappear unchanged.
When the coated language appeared, the reasons for the appearance of the raid can be determined by its shade:
- Deep red - severe and possibly dangerous forms of pneumonia, renal and infectious diseases;
- Red - indicates fever, ischemia, pneumonia, infectious disease;
- Yellow - liver disease, excess bile;
- Pale - exhaustion, anemia;
- Violet - ischemia, angina pectoris, heart failure, blood clotting or cerebral circulatory disorders;
- Cyanotic - cardiovascular disease.
Sometimes the language is still can be varnished, and without plaque - this happens with disorders in the intestine, chronic colitis, and stomach cancer. Saturated red papillae sideways talk about the pathology of chronic diseases. These shades on the frontal zone indicate problems in the pelvic organs. But the most important role in the diagnosis of diseases is plaque, which forms in the language for various reasons.
In the language of white bloom
It is often possible to observe that the tongue is coated with white bloom, it is created by bacteria in the oral cavity. The largest accumulation of them usually occurs in the root zone, in a place where the tongue does not touch the teeth, therefore it cannot be cleaned by them when eating or talking.
White bloom is sometimes the norm - education in the morning in a healthy person is common. In this case patina clear, thin, without foreign color and odor. And it can be easily removed with a brush when brushing your teeth. When it does not disappear after using the brush, then you need to pay attention to your health. Most likely, these are symptoms of a developing disease, the signs of which are almost imperceptible or absent.
Causes of white bloom
It is important to know under what diseases the tongue is laid. When white bloom is present, and on the sides of the tongue visible teeth marksThis means that the body does not absorb the beneficial elements that it must receive from food.About slags and toxins in the intestine says a stain near the root. When the plaque is located on the entire surface of the tongue, but is uneven, then the body may have dysbacteriosis, fungal infection, and in the mouth, probably stomatitis.
During constipation, the tongue is usually covered with a thick and continuous white patina. Also it looks with infectious diseases with high temperature and increased intoxication. During the defeat of the digestive tract, the tongue is still cracked in the root zone. Much attention should be paid to this, since it is quite possible that enterocolitis, ulcer or gastritis develops. The raid on the sides of the basal part indicates a violation of the kidneys. In this case, it is necessary to pass a urine test to diagnose the disease.
White plaque in children
It is necessary to periodically examine the oral cavity in children, there is more in infants, as they are can't tell you about health complaints. In older children, adults are obliged to monitor the process of brushing their teeth. And at the same time examine the larynx in order to identify the signal of the appearance of the disease. The tongue in children, including infants, has a pale pink hue. White bloom almost does not manifest itself, and if it does, it disappears after eating or morning hygiene. If this does not happen, then this is a cause for excitement, especially in the case of infants.
Kids take in the mouth all that they come across. Therefore, it is highly susceptible to infections. Especially you need to worry when your child has tongue wrapped and such symptoms occur:
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poor appetite, but strong craving for sweets; - unstable chair;
- lags behind weight or height;
- frequent vomiting and nausea;
- complains of pain in the navel.
In this case, there is no time to watch which area is covered with white bloom. Required immediately contact a pediatrician, be tested for stomatitis and parasitic infections. The first disease is a frequent illness in children, especially infants. During stomatitis plaque with grains, white, non-uniform, possible sores. The reason for going to a doctor is also complaints of burning and pain in the mouth.
Physiological plaque
In addition to white, a bloom of other colors appears on the tongue. All of them are a sign of some kind of disease. In this case, for starters, it is necessary to exclude staining language physiological factors and food dyes. Certain types of products change the color of the organ, but for a short time. This is not a reason to worry. Physiological discoloration occurs after a meal, as well as in the morning. For example, the yellow color may be due to the consumption of food coloring products, or appear as a result of poor oral hygiene, smoking, taking certain medications, dehydration of the body.
During the staining of food products, it disappears after cleansing the mouth. When this does not happen, the cause is not food. Yellow shade when smokingusually occurs in the morning. In this case, cleaning only reduces its brightness. Poor cleaning of the oral cavity leads to the formation of bacteria, and from their residues of vital activity, a raid is obtained. When the tongue is not cleaned well, it turns out dense. Pink is only the tip, it brushes against the teeth.
Dehydration of the body takes place with intestinal infection, fever and intoxication. At a temperature tongue has a white tint, infection with brown-yellow. Dehydration may be accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea. In this case, the tongue is additionally covered with cracks. In some situations they may bleed. When reacting to hormones and antibiotics, as well as some other drugs, the shade acquires a greenish-yellow color. It should be noted that the medicines themselves do not repaint the tongue. This happens as a result of the effect on the liver, which makes it actively work.
Other shades
When a change in the color of the tongue is not associated with physiological causes and food and lasts more than 5 days, this indicates the pathological nature of the change. In this case need to consult a doctor in time. Green, raspberry, brown color says that the body lacks vitamins and minerals. And also on the likelihood of a serious illness - heart disease, tuberculosis, diabetes and even Crohn's syndrome, cholera or typhoid.
Usually, white tint characteristic for stomach ailments. But if the tongue has a yellowish color, then you need to pay attention to the liver. These formations indicate that stones form in the gallbladder or inflammation goes on, the output of bile is disturbed.
In addition, there is the likelihood of getting hepatitis. The tan color and dark color on the tongue speaks of chronic cholecystitis and liver disease. If it appears in the middle zone, then there is probably an accumulation of toxins in the intestine or stomach.
Yellow-gray patina appears in chronic intestinal diseases, stomach, dehydration and increased acidity. The change in shade to gray is characteristic during the exacerbation of the disease and its transition to the chronic stage. When the color turns black, it means that the disease is at a critical stage.
Yellow language in children
It happens for the same reasons as adults. But you need to remember about everyday reasons. Since the baby can repaint the tongue because of his age. For example, pencils, paints and felt-tip pens. In this case, the language can be completely any color.
In infants, the tongue sometimes turns yellow with supplements. This reaction is often given carrot and pumpkin. But it continues for a short time. The color of chewing gum, sweet mineral water, and sweets also temporarily change.
But when all these reasons are excluded, then you need to monitor the general condition of the child. Probably, there are changes in health and behavior. Causes of yellowed tongue in children:
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Dyskinesia of the biliary system. In this case, the baby will be irritable and whiny, often complaining of lack of appetite, nausea, stomach pain. - Hemolysis of infants. A rather serious condition characterized by an increased concentration of bilirubin in the blood, yellowness of the integuments and an enlarged liver.
- Parasitic invasions. The tongue turns yellow when infected with worms, it often occurs in childhood.
- Stomatitis. Although during stomatitis the tongue is white, it can take on a yellow color when the oral cavity is poorly cared for.
- Dehydration. Kids easily catch infections, including those with diarrhea and vomiting.
But even if you assume the diagnosis, then the child does not need to self-medicate. If a certain disease is suspected, it is necessary to consult a specialist in order to receive professional help and be examined.
Scale
The density and structure of the plaque also plays an important role. That is, cheesy appearances mean that oral mucosa infected with fungal infection. A yellow color in a shiny and moist tongue indicates gallbladder pathology and chronic colitis. When it is dry - dysfunction of gastric secretion is possible. Uniform soft and thin coating says about SARS or the beginning flu. In this case, problems with the gastrointestinal tract are likely. In some cases, this reaction is provoked by products and medicines. Thick and dense plaque appears in chronic pathologies of the gallbladder and liver, as well as severe infections.
How is plaque treated?
Plaque white does not always need special treatment. Before resorting, for example, to medical preparations, it is necessary to understand the reason for imposing the tongue. When the reason - coffee, tea and other products or smoking, then you need to exclude them.
Also need follow oral hygiene. Brushing your tongue and teeth twice a day allows you to cope with this phenomenon. Language can be cleaned with a special device.They are often equipped with toothbrushes, but there are other scrapers for the tongue. In addition, you can clean with a sterile bandage or a teaspoon. It is necessary to clean the tongue from the root to the end. And you can use toothpaste.
Also need rinse the mouth after any meal. But when quitting smoking or tea did not help, hygiene is carried out, but a raid still appears, then you need to consult a doctor. He will identify the cause and prescribe treatment.
Let's sum up
Thus, a patina of unusual structure and abnormal color, which does not pass more than 5 days, is a cause for concern. Physiological formations that are associated with colored food and bad habits are removed by periodic hygiene. The denser and darker the plaque, the harder it is to clean and the more difficult the problem. Because the sooner you see a doctor, the sooner you determine the cause and quickly cure it.
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