Our brain transmits signals to our body regarding health problems, and one of these is your tongue.
It can tell a lot of things regarding your well-being and your health.
A red strawberry color
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If your tongue is shiny or strawberry red it may tell that you aren’t getting enough vitamin B12 or iron.
Brown or black plaque
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It may sound scary but is a sign of smoking, drinking coffee, or black tea.
White Plaque
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When your tongue looks like this, it is a sign of a yeast infection or candidiasis.
Hairy Tongue
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It may sound scary but is harmless. It is a buildup of dead skin cells on the surface.
Furrowed tongue
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It can develop infections and severe pain. It can be solved with antibiotics.
Small white spots on the tongue
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These are increased production of cells in people who smoke. It may be pre-cancer cells.
Red spots and blisters
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This is a sign of a serious disease. They are linked often to tongue cancer.
Burning sensation
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It is caused by hormonal changes mostly in women in menopause.
Fuzzy Black/Brown Spots
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It is a reflection of bad hygiene.
Bumps and dimples
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It is rare but not dangerous. You do not have to worry about it.
Geographic Tongue
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It is unclear why it happens, but is capable of regeneration.
Painful sores
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A sign of oral thrush. A sign of a weak immune system and stress.
Wrinkles
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These are harmless but are home to infections.