Did you know that you tongue can actually provide clues about your overall healthIJ Read on:
A bright red tongue may be a sign of vitamin deficiency, scarlet fever, or Kawasaki disease (a serious condition seen in children).
White spots or a white coating on the tongue could indicate oral thrush (a type of yeast infection), or leukoplakia (which can be a precursor to cancer).
A black, hairy tongue can be a sign of bacterial overgrowth, and can also occur in people with diabetes or those on antibiotics or chemotherapy.
nPainful bumps on the tongue may be canker sores (mouth ulcers), or oral cancer.
