Causes of flying in an unhealthy color

The state of the language often assesses overall well-being. This is a good informer who reacts lightly to both the wrong way of life and pathological complications.

Yellow, brown and green coatings are often the symptoms of severe illnesses, so it is recommended to take care of your health with a specific color.

What does a healthy language look like?

The language of a healthy person should be light pink, smooth and soft, a smooth furrow can be seen in the middle. An important factor in normal functioning is the papillae, which are distinguishable in the language, but not clearly expressed. They should form a velvety surface.

Depending on the season, the surface of the tongue often changes. In spring, the tongue can have a slight whitish layer, which can be easily removed. In the autumn period, the raid is barely discernible, but the tongue acquires some dryness. The winter period against the background of weakened immunity is inherent in a yellowish hue, but it is not taken for a pathological condition.

The tongue can be covered with a thin coating, which is not a sign of serious illnesses, but it should be easily removed and not formed again after a short time. If the surface of the tongue differs from a healthy state for several days, it is necessary to identify the cause of the deviation and take action.

What does yellow coating mean?

Such a raid may be caused by a specific list of food products. They include:

• black tea;
• coffee;
• vegetables, berries, fruit of orange or yellow color( carrots, apricots, pumpkin, persimmon, mandarins, oranges);
• curry and turmeric;
• products with artificial colors( lemonade, confectionery).

Why is the language yellow if you did not eat the above products?

If the plaque is caused by food, after hygiene it will disappear and after a certain time will not reappear. Often yellow color can occur in smokers. Tobacco smoke has the property to color the surface of the tongue in shades from light yellow to saturated brown.

Some medications can affect the skin surface of the tongue. Such information is usually indicated in the instructions for use, among other manifestations and side effects. In other cases, the cause can be covered in diseases of various etiologies.

What is the yellowing of the tongue? Color can cause liver pathology and intrahepatic bile ducts. The reason lies in the violation of bilirubin metabolism, which stains all mucous membranes in a yellowish color. In the people this problem is called jaundice .Jaundice is the primary symptom of of hepatitis , of liver cirrhosis or its tumor formations .

In addition, problems can be associated with the lesion of ways that lead bile. With a decrease in the lumen of the bile ducts, the tongue acquires a yellowish-green hue. To liver problems can be attributed and parasitic infection, for example, giardiasis .Giardia because of its active reproduction make it difficult for the organs of the excretory system to work.

For serious diseases of the digestive tract, the tongue is covered with yellow coating. This may be due to the transfer of bile in the stomach, ulcerous formations or pancreatitis. The problem is accompanied by acute pain in the abdomen, heartburn, nausea and vomiting. Intestinal infections of of a certain type stain the surface of the tongue in yellow. The higher the degree of intoxication, the more pronounced the shade of plaque. In addition to it, other signs of poisoning, for example, vomiting or frequent loose stools, should also appear.

Respiratory diseases , accompanied by a rise in temperature, can cause the appearance of a yellowish coating. This is due to dehydration of the body, which is also able to change the color of the surface of the tongue. Inflammation of the tongue, called glossitis, changes the color of the organ, but it looks more like a light yellow, whitish shade. In addition to the plaque on the tongue and the surrounding mucous membrane, ulcers and erosion may appear.

Why does a brown coating appear?

Brown plaque on the tongue can be caused by addiction to coffee and chocolate. food products give a light, translucent shade that disappears after cleaning the tongue. If you limit the amount of cocoa and caffeine you use, you will notice that the unusual attack disappears by itself. Brown plaque is a constant companion of smokers .The color saturation depends on the frequency of smoking.

Depending on the shade of the plaque and its location, one can judge the presence of serious diseases. Light-brown color speaks about disturbances of outflow of a lymph, an inflammation in joints. Also, such a plaque occurs with exacerbation of chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract .

Yellow-brown color indicates diseases of the digestive tract, bronchi or lungs. Chronic alcoholism also stains the tongue in a "painful" color, the problem is accompanied by an unpleasant odor. Some drugs stain the tongue in an unusual color.

The dark brown color of the tongue indicates severe complications. These include:

• liver and kidney disease;
• viral respiratory diseases;
• chronic forms of gastrointestinal diseases;
• dysfunction of the gallbladder;
• dehydration.

Why does the plaque persist for a long time? If the expressed brown shade lasts longer than three days, then this situation may indicate dysbacteriosis and intoxication.

Causes of green plaque

Green plaque is most often associated with fungal lesions of the surface of the tongue. There are many reasons for this. Often, against the background of weakened immunity, the language acquires a yellow-green hue. This can also be associated with the use of strong drugs that affect the immune system.

Often the period of puberty is accompanied by hormonal bursts, resulting in the tongue becoming greenish. Food mainly fried and fatty foods, as well as a lack of vitamins can cause a green tint in the tongue. If, after the normalization of the diet, the color of the tongue remains unchanged, it is necessary to look for causes in other abnormalities.

Thrush is also a frequent source of light green shade, but such a pronounced color occurs in the absence of treatment. The defeat of the mold does not only cover the tongue with a green coating, but also provokes the formation of cracks. Excessive dryness of the tongue with a pronounced green tinge may be a sign of problems with the liver and stomach.

Abuse of with bad habits : alcoholism, addiction, smoking, cause a change in the color of the tongue, including the appearance of a greenish hue. HIV-infected people often complain about the presence of a specific shade of the tongue and bad breath.

Most often the green coating on the tongue is a consequence of improper oral hygiene. Lack of constant care for the mucous membrane causes an active growth of pathological microorganisms that fill the entire surface of the tongue, giving it a specific color and provoking an unpleasant smell. If you follow all the rules, the problem with the green bloom will disappear by itself.

What should I do if I detect a plaque in the language?

If an unusual plaque has appeared on the tongue, it is necessary to follow its manifestation within one or two days. First it is worth remembering all the products that were used the day before. Some of them can stain the tongue. Such a raid after the hygiene procedures will disappear and will not appear after a short time. By the density of the plaque and its spread, one can judge the presence of problems.

Often a painful color is not a signal for immediate action, as the cause lies in improper hygiene. During the cleaning of teeth, it is often forgotten to pay attention to the language, and in its soft tissues many bacteria accumulate. Remove plaque can be using a soft brush for the tongue or a special spatula. If there is a dense formation, you can use an ordinary spoon to remove it.

If there is a risk of having certain diseases, the symptom of which is the change in the color of the tongue, you should contact the therapist. The location of the plaque, its density and thickness can say a lot about possible diseases and the extent of their development. After the survey, the following procedures will be prescribed:

• ultrasound of the digestive tract;
• urine analysis;
• fluorography.

Depending on the results of the tests, the therapist will give directions to narrow specialists, for example, gastroenterologist, dentist, infectionist, narcologist, surgeon and others. In the future, additional tests may be required depending on the degree of pathology.

Plaque in a language with an unhealthy color is the first sign of the slightest deviations, while they may be associated with a lifestyle or indicate serious pathologies. Only an expert on the basis of a comprehensive study will be able to assess the existing risk. The patient's task is to track his own condition and promptly seek help.