In the presence of some diseases, pain symptoms do not always appear, therefore, it is necessary to carefully monitor changes in those areas that are indicators of internal health. These include: skin, nails, hair and tongue. A change in the color of the tongue and the appearance of plaque on its surface should be immediately noticed, after which an examination is necessary to determine the causes. Most often, a yellow plaque is found in the tongue of a child.
What should the surface of the tongue look like?
In a healthy child, the tongue has a light pink color, it is moist, characterized by the presence of a translucent white coating, which is normal and does not indicate a malfunction in the body.
Such a plaque is food debris, the vital processes of microorganisms located in the oral cavity, in some cases, may be formed due to the coagulability of the protein, which is in the saliva.
Yellow plaque in the child’s tongue may indicate pathological processes in the food system or poisoning. If any other symptoms are absent, such a plaque is not dangerous. It is necessary to more carefully monitor the oral cavity and establish a nutrition system - to reduce fatty foods and containing dyes, and in return to increase the consumption of fruits, vegetables and dairy.
Yellow plaque in the child's tongue: causes
The main reason for the formation of pathological yellow plaque is a violation of the digestive tract. The gallbladder can also have an effect , especially when the outflow of bile is impaired.
To determine how dangerous this raid is, it is necessary to detect other signs (if any) and, comparing them, make a diagnosis. When other symptoms are not detected, it can be concluded that the child is not eating properly and that there are coloring substances in his food that affect the color of the plaque on the surface of the tongue.
In infants who are breast-fed, the appearance of plaque can cause a mixture. Therefore, the first thing you need to replace it. If the raid does not pass, you must seek the help of a doctor.
In children, yellow plaque is often associated with excessive consumption of tea, in which case it is necessary to replace it with plain water, after a few days the plaque will disappear. If this does not happen, then the reason is the malfunction of the digestive system.
What can pathological yellow plaque testify to?
A yellow coating on the tongue of a child that does not lend itself to mechanical removal with a brush and does not disappear after adjusting nutrition can indicate the presence of various diseases.
- Dysbacteriosis - imbalance in the microflora of the stomach or intestines significantly affects the state of the surface of the tongue. Usually, in addition to plaque, the child has colic, bloating, cramping or belching. These symptoms need special attention.
- Infections - the presence of infectious diseases, can lead to a change in the nature of plaque in the tongue. At high body temperature, dehydration occurs , the tongue dries and becomes covered with plaque. Propagation of fungal microorganisms leads to the appearance of oral thrush, accompanied by itching and a thick cheesy plaque.
- Poisoning - as a result of this, dehydration also occurs, followed by the appearance of yellow plaque, in which case it indicates intoxication of the body.
- Pathologies - autoimmune disorders, diseases of the liver and urinary system, diabetes mellitus and others also have a great influence on the appearance of the surface of the tongue.
Only the doctor can correctly determine the cause and make the diagnosis, after a thorough examination and examination.
Yellow plaque treatment
Eliminate plaque can only be properly prescribed treatment. It should be carried out by a qualified doctor who has carried out all the necessary examinations. Without examination and identification of other symptoms, it is impossible to correctly diagnose, which, in turn, can lead to the development of chronic or acute conditions. Yellow plaque on the tongue of a child is dangerous in the case of the development of pathological processes of the liver or kidneys.
Home treatment
If the cause of the raid is insignificant, then you can carry out independent treatment at home. It consists in the normalization of nutritional processes and careful care of the oral cavity of the child.
A white-yellow plaque in the child’s tongue, indicating the presence of a fungal infection, requires the use of special preparations for treating the oral cavity and following strict hygiene.
There can be many reasons for the appearance of deposits in the tongue. Therefore, at first it is important to decide on the question of why the child has a yellow coating on the tongue, and then prescribe the appropriate treatment.