Language is the hallmark of human health. If the tongue is dry, bitter, too red or too pale, red spots appear on the tongue, this indicates that the person is sick. For example, the raspberry color of the tongue is one of the symptoms of scarlet fever, which means that you need to urgently see a doctor.
Many people encounter stains in a language of unknown origin and do not know how to deal with them. You can wake up in the morning and see a red spot on the tongue.
Let's talk about the most common causes of spots on the tongue and how to treat it.
If your tongue has large white plaques that can be easily removed, then this is an oral thrush . The causes of this disease are many: some infectious diseases, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, diabetes, smoking, vitamin deficiency and others. To find out why red spots appeared on the tongue, you need to consult a dentist. Using a microscopic examination, the doctor will diagnose and prescribe treatment.
The course of treatment generally lasts 10-15 days, depending on the severity of the disease. White or yellow painful sores indicate that you have increased acidity in your stomach. Sores should be lubricated with Lugol's solution or iodine, and rinse your mouth with furacilin solution or hydrogen peroxide. If the ulcers do not go away, then most likely it is aphthous stomatitis - inflammation of the mucous membrane. It is also characterized by red spots on the tongue. The causes of inflammation of the mucous membrane exist no less than the causes of thrush. This may be a lack of vitamins C, B and trace elements, and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, and diseases of the oral cavity (pulpitis). Even mechanical damage can lead to the development of stomatitis. This disease is serious, you yourself cannot cure it. Therefore, at the first symptoms (ulcers, fever, malaise, loss of appetite), immediately consult a dentist who will prescribe the appropriate treatment. The first thing you will do is antiseptic cleaning of the oral cavity, and then prescribe drugs in accordance with the cause of the disease. Treatment lasts 1-2 weeks, then the patient follows a strict diet (no fried, spicy, etc.).
If you have red spots on the tongue with a yellow rim, then perhaps this is a "geographical language." The most common causes of “geographical language” are diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and circulatory system, but pregnant women can have the same language. During the treatment of this disease, if you are not bothered by pain, you need to brush your teeth with toothpaste containing berry juice. And also drink green tea as a prophylactic.
If you start to worry about burning and pain in your mouth, there are red spots on the tongue, you should contact your dentist to have him reorganize the oral cavity.
If your red spots on the tongue also itch, it can be shingles, a virus transmitted by contact and airborne droplets. With it, there may be complications: malaise, chills, fever. With all these symptoms, you should immediately consult a doctor. Because the consequences can be terrible: hepatitis, smallpox, damage to the duodenum, suppuration. The treatment of this disease is a long process. First of all, it will be aimed at combating pain and stopping the spread of the virus. Then the doctor will prescribe you the required vitamins, antiviral drugs and ointments. And in no case with this disease do not take a bath!
Chancres (hard red sores), located on the front third of the back of the tongue, speak of a terrible human disease - syphilis. And since this disease is a venereal disease, then a venereologist will take care of it.
Watch your tongue - this is an indicator of your health!