It’s important to inspect your tongue, as it can be an indicator of general health. Here are some changes to watch for:
If you see:
Cottage cheese white: This can be a sign of thrush, or an oral yeast infection. This can happen after a patient is on antibiotics, and can also be caused by a weakened immune system.
Oral thrush:
Brown of black fuzz: This can be caused by poor oral hygiene. It is important to brush the tongue or use a tongue scraper. Cigarette smoking or excessive coffee can also be a cause.
Black fuzzy tongue:
Strawberry red: This can be caused by a vitamin or mineral deficiency, such as lack of vitamin B12 or iron.
Vitamin B 12 deficiency:
Hills and valley: This can be “geographic tongue”, which is actually harmless, and affects 14 percent of the population. The cause is not known, but it does not lead to problems.
Geographic tongue:
Any change of the tongue should be evaluated by a doctor or dentist, especially if it is a a lump or a sore that is not healing. It is important to inspect the tongue as well as under the tongue for changes, and to seek medical care for anything unusual.
Tongue cancer:
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