They take in all the nutrients and water our bodies need to function properly through our mouths, so we must be especially careful and maintain thorough hygiene.
In addition to worrying about our teeth and gums, it’s important to check the appearance and color of your tongue, as it can reveal symptoms of certain diseases.
Today we’ll talk to you about tongue and abnormal colors that can reveal disease, so pay close attention.
What do we know about language?
As we all know, language is Muscle organ Located in the oral cavity of humans and other vertebrates. It has several basic functions, one of the most important of which is verbal communication.
This organ is primarily composed of muscle tissue, allowing it to move in various directions and positions within the mouth. This is essential for forming sounds when speaking and processing food when eating. Its surface is covered with small protrusions called micronules. Taste buds. These nipples are responsible for detecting taste and transmitting information to the brain. The main flavors that taste buds can detect are sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami.
In addition, the tongue is covered with a thin film Mucous membrane Moisture helps bolus formation and facilitates swallowing. The mucous membranes also contain glands that secrete saliva, which are essential for digestion.
What tongue colors may be dangerous?
According to a recent article published in the magazine Harvard Health Publishing, Some tongue colors and appearances are signs of health problems and should not be ignored, and people are advised to see a doctor if they notice any of the following symptoms:
brown or black tongue: Indicates a condition called “hairy black tongue”. This happens when the nipple becomes too long. These little bumps usually don’t have much chance to grow because they fall off regularly with all the activity in the mouth. If they grow, they trap a mixture of bacteria and food dye, producing a brown or black dye. Risk factors include taking antibiotics or antihistamines, smoking, dry mouth, drinking too much coffee or black tea, or poor oral hygiene.
thick white spots or white sores: Appearance on the tongue may mean yeast overgrowth in the mouth (thrush). Candidiasis can be caused by conditions such as diabetes or HIV, side effects of antibiotics or cancer treatments, using dentures, smoking, dry mouth, or using steroid inhalers. In rare cases, white spots or sores are symptoms of oral cancer.
painful red or yellow sores– You may have oral thrush (irritation of the tissue), oral thrush (sometimes manifested as red spots), or (in rare cases) oral cancer.
Red: indicates that people have Vitamin B 12 deficiency or an infection called scarlet fever, a bacterial infection Streptococcus Throat (strep throat) accompanied by a red rash on the body. If you have painless, bright red spots on your tongue that seem to migrate from one place to another, you may have a harmless and incurable disease called “geographical language“.
If you notice any of these abnormal symptoms on your tongue, it’s best to go to a doctor you trust for a checkup and necessary research. Your health is important.
We hope you find this information useful and wish you a pleasant evening.
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