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 Showing your tongue is not polite. But the doctor can. And you can and even need to. This is necessary for self-diagnosis. What can your own language tell you? Do not forget to regularly stick out your tongue to yourself so as not to miss the signal that everything is not well in the body.
The tongue is considered a mirror of the internal organs. Everything we eat, drink, inhale is displayed on the tongue. Therefore, if something suddenly goes wrong in the body, the language will definitely let you know about it. A "normal" tongue is moist, clean, symmetrical, and bright red.
An experienced doctor looking at the language of his patient, even without any tests, is able to make a diagnosis.
• Black "furry" tongue - scientific language "hypertrophy of the papillae in the middle of the tongue" - can be just a side effect of taking antibiotics. In this case, a person should not worry - when he cures his underlying disease, the color of the tongue will recover by itself.
• A dry tongue is a sign of dehydration. This can happen at a high temperature with infectious diseases, intoxication, diarrhea and vomiting. A dry tongue can also be an indicator of a common cold. When a person has a stuffy nose, he is forced to breathe through his mouth, and as a result, the mucous membrane of the tongue dries up.
• An enlarged tongue may be a sign of low thyroid hormone levels, which is hypothyroidism. After effective treatment, the tongue returns to its normal size.
• Folds in the tongue in the form of grooves indicate inflammation of the mucous membrane of the tongue - gloss. Such inflammation can occur as a result of injury: a person bites his tongue or wounds him with a fish bone, and an infection penetrates into this small wound. And then - in the worst case - pustules can form on the tongue, which will cause inconvenience - from fever to swollen lymph nodes in the chin. It also happens that folds in the tongue are not a sign of a disease, but a common congenital feature of a person.
• White rashes, the size of a poppy seed - a sign of thrush of the tongue.
• The so-called geographical language, which resembles a map of the world with oceans and continents, indicates a disease of the pancreas, liver, or diabetes.
• An asymmetrical tongue or deviation in one direction or the other may be a sign of a neurological disease.
• A hard, “furry” tongue on the sides is a sign of AIDS.
The appearance of a pronounced plaque on the tongue indicates a variety of inflammatory processes in our body. By the way, it can be of any color - nature has plenty of fantasy.
• A yellow bloom indicates a malfunction in the digestive system.
• A white, dense coating covering the entire surface of the tongue indicates a general slagging of the body.
• Black bloom indicates a fungal infection of the body. Yes, the tongue may also darken due to respiratory diseases (aspergillosis) or fungal diseases (candidiasis).
• Tongue with a touch of brown is a common companion of an avid smoker... Brown plaque can also "talk" about problems with the lungs and gastrointestinal tract.
• Severe gray coating indicates a stomach ulcer or gastritis.
• Plaque at the base of the tongue indicates a malfunction of the intestines and kidneys.
The color of the tongue itself carries information no less important than the color of the plaque that covers it.
• If the tip of the tongue is red, it is a sign of cardiac activity, possible onset of coronary heart disease.
• The red tongue will "tell" about heart and lung problems, blood diseases and infections.With a dark red tongue, the diseases are the same, but the human condition is already much more serious.
• A pale tongue indicates exhaustion.
• Red, smooth and shiny, as if varnished tongue - a sign of vitamin deficiency, anemia, general exhaustion.
• The purple color of the tongue indicates a serious disease of the cardiovascular system and lungs.
• A blue tongue can signal serious heart, lung, and kidney problems. And if you notice that your tongue turns blue, do not hesitate to visit the doctor.
In order to find out about the state of your tongue, you need to stick it out as far as possible, so that it is fully visible. In this case, the language must be clean. Brush it up with a soft toothbrush. In addition to the hygienic benefits, such a procedure will have a positive effect on the work of all organs, thanks to this massage. It is believed that each part of the tongue corresponds to a specific human organ. The fold that lies in the middle of the tongue reflects the work of the spine. The anterior third part of the tongue belongs to the liver and heart, the middle is reserved for the stomach, spleen and pancreas. The root of the tongue "speaks" about the state of the lower intestines. And the areas on the sides are responsible for the kidneys and liver. Plaque thickening indicates that the disease is progressing. If the plaque noticeably decreases and brightens, this is a guarantee that the person is on the mend.
Asya Novikova
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