Examining your tongue in the morning can help spot signs of health problems

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Endocrinologist Kateryna Yang: in the morning, even before brushing your teeth, you must definitely examine your tongue.

Endocrinologist Kateryna Yang said that a morning examination of the tongue allows you to notice signs of various health problems. In particular, thyroid dysfunction.

“Teeth prints on the edges of the tongue should alert you, this is one of the classic signs of hypothyroidism,” the doctor shared.

In her Telegram channel, the doctor clarified that the aforementioned symptom indicates a reduced thyroid function, if, in addition to it, other symptoms of hypothyroidism are also detected – severe fatigue and fatigue that occurs quickly, hair loss, facial swelling, rapid weight gain.

“If there are no complaints and thyroid hormones are normal, this condition of the tongue may indicate food intolerance,” Yang added.

The endocrinologist also advised to pay attention to the presence of plaque on the tongue – what color and thickness it is. If the plaque is thick and whitish, it appears around the root of the tongue, therefore, the person has low acidity of gastric juice, there may be problems with the intestines.

A pronounced thick plaque on the tongue can also be associated with bacterial overgrowth syndrome.

In the case when the surface of the tongue takes on the appearance of a geographical map, there is a probable deficiency of B vitamins. This same symptom also manifests itself in food intolerance.

“If you examine your tongue regularly, you can detect signs of gastrointestinal problems in time and take action before the condition worsens,” the doctor stated.

Often, gastrointestinal diseases (including constipation) “declare” themselves with a dense white coating. The regular appearance of a thin coating in the middle of the tongue is a sign of gastritis. A persistent yellow or black coating (lasting several days or a week) indicates problems with the gallbladder, liver, or spleen.

What else can you notice when examining the tongue?

• It has increased in size, looks swollen – possible problems with the gastrointestinal tract and endocrine system: an examination is necessary to clarify.
• It has become thick, wide – this is possible due to a deficiency of calcium or vitamin D, metabolic disorders, diseases of the lymphatic system.
• It has become painful – possible endocrine disorders or neurological disorders.
• It itches, there is a burning sensation – a fungal infection, anemia, increased acidity of gastric juice can be assumed.