We all probably open our mouths too much. It usually gets us in trouble, especially with our bosses and significant others! Well, new research is showing that it may be beneficial to open our mouths, not to be sassy, but to check out your tongue!

Our tongues may be a window to our health.

There has been some recent research that shows us interesting details on the relationship between the color and health of our tongue and the rest of the body!

“Any discoloration, lumps, sores or pain (of the tongue) should be monitored and evaluated by a medical professional if they don’t go away within two weeks.” – Dr. Daniel Allan

It may be time to say, “ahhhh”

When you go in for your regular doctors appointment, one of the most routine things that we do is the ol’ “say ahhh” bit. When we do, the doctor or nurse usually takes a look at our tongue, tonsils, and mouth. When a doctor does this, they can better identify problems with your body!

More than just tasting, the tongue allows us to talk, chew, and drink!

There are a few things that we can look out for when it comes to health and our tongues. One of the bigger indicators is color. When there is a problem, color is usually a great way to identify the issue.

Tongue discoloration could include:

• blue
• black
• bright red
• purple
• white
• yellow

White:

If your tongue is white, it could mean a few things. If you are a regular tobacco user, specifically chewing tobacco, it could discolor your mouth and tongue and turn it white or grey. A second option is Oral Thrush. this is an infection that can be caused from antibiotics or suppressed immune systems.

Black:

This is less common but can be cause by a few things. If the bumps on your tongue elongate it can appear black. Also, medications and tobacco can cause this.

Blue:

If a tongue is blue it means there is a lack of blood somewhere. This is a medical emergency and needs immediate attention.

Bright red:

This can be from inflammation or a nutrient deficiency. If you had strep throat, it could also be a sign of Scarlet Fever, a serious progression of strep.

Purple:

This is an uncommon color to see. There are two issues that could cause this discoloration. The first is a lack of nutrients. Vitamin B2 is essential and a lack of it can cause this condition. The second possibility is the lack of blood. Purple would come before a blue tongue so if this is noticed, seek a medical professional.

Yellow:

This is a rarer occurrence as well. It could primarily be a sign that predates black tongue. It could also be a signal of jaundice, a condition where your body doesn’t filter out the bilirubin, usually due to failing liver.

Conclusion

The easiest way to avoid many of these issues is to do a good job brushing. You can also use a tongue scraper if there is any skin or white material that hangs around after brushing. If there are bumps or lumps that hang around, you can always get it looked at!

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Source: Power of Positivity