What is the yellow tongue?

Yellow tongue is usually a benign state that occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce pigments that cause the tongue to develop a yellow coating. The yellow coated tongue may look slightly alarming, but does not indicate the presence of the main health problem, with the exception of very rare cases. There are several ways to solve yellow tongue, including improving oral hygiene, using drugs to reduce bacteria in the mouth or make changes in diet and lifestyle. Some common causes of yellow tongue include: poor oral hygiene, certain medicines, fever, dehydration and mouth breathing. In addition to being covered with yellowish material, the tongue may look or feel hairy and bumpy. Some people brushed their tongues with a small amount of hydrogen peroxide to raise bacteria and remove pigment, even if it is not necessary. People who know they are sick of fever or cold, causing to breathe through the mouth, they may decide to wait for a yellow tongue because it should be solved as soon asA slight disease disappears.

individuals who smoke or consume a lot of tea or coffee may want to ease their diet if they are annoyed with a yellow tongue. If there is no obvious reason for the yellow tongue, the patient should see a doctor who leaves culture to determine which organisms are present. Candida sometimes colonizes the mouth and causes, for example, a yellowish or white coating. However, it can be ruled out by drugs.

Some health problems such as HIV infection and liver disease may sometimes cause yellow coating. Usually yellow tongue occurs long after the diagnosis of patients. People who develop yellowish tongues without apparent reason should see a doctor if the symptoms are not resolved within a few days.

In traditional Chinese medicine, yellow tongue is considered to be a symptom of wet heat. In the diagnosis of language examines the practicing language to knowHe said more about the internal systems of the body. If the tongue is yellowish, it suggests that the patient has a yang deficiency, an excess of humid heat in the body and possible spleen or stomach problems.

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