Today it has become popular to diagnose ailments of the human body by the state of the language. It is believed that it is he who best reflects the state of almost all internal organs and systems as a kind of “mirror” of health. In the language, the signs of pathology appear much faster than the symptoms, therefore, with a well-organized diagnosis of the development of the disease, you can already find out at the initial stage, which means that it is faster to start treatment, which will be simple and successful. How is the diagnosis of the disease by language?
Zones of the language: correspondence to their internal organs
To determine the disease according to the state of the language, it must be taken into account that it is conditionally divided into several zones that are responsible for certain organs within the body. During the diagnosis on the tongue, the doctor will definitely look at the location of the changes. Ancient practices divided all areas of the language into five primary elements:
- back - Water;
- center - Earth;
- boka - Tree;
- the area between the tip and the center is Metal;
- tip is Fire.
How to examine the language?
The human language displays its internal organs. Changing the shape, color, as well as the appearance of plaque suggests that you need to urgently sound the alarm and seek help from a doctor who will conduct the diagnosis. Determination of the disease by language is carried out on an empty stomach or two hours after eating and drinking. When conducting a diagnosis, the doctor adheres to such simple rules:
- inspection is carried out in diffused daylight or in a room with fluorescent lamps;
- the patient should push the tongue as far as possible, and if it is not possible to carefully examine the root, then a spatula is used;
- with nasal congestion or other pathologies, the patient can breathe with his mouth, which means that the surface of the tongue will be dry; in this case, a second examination is carried out after rinsing the mouth;
- to observe the dynamics, it is better to carry out a language test immediately after a night's sleep, a photo and a description will help to better understand the diagnosis;
- it is worth remembering that some products, for example, such as blueberries and raspberries, can change the color of the tongue and plaque, so it is better to postpone the examination and conduct it at a time when the patient is ready;
- the color of the tongue can be changed by medications, so the doctor should interview the patient before the examination to exclude a diagnostic error.
Diagnostic steps
Diagnosis, determination of the disease by language (photos will help you to navigate) will be more effective if you follow all stages of its implementation:
- To study the structure and density of the language. All changes in shape, color and mobility are taken into account. All these criteria help to correctly assess the functional state of all body systems, and especially blood.
- The study of plaque. It is evaluated by color, thickness, shape and appearance. It is also important to determine if your tongue is dry or wet.
- Stains. The main thing is to exclude those that appeared after taking medication or food. All other changes should tell about the development of a particular pathology.
- Roughness and other criteria.
And now - in more detail about all the stages of diagnosis, so that you can better determine which organ failed.
Signs of pathologies according to the characteristics of the language
If in the human body all organs work without failures, then the tongue will have a pale pink color and a smooth surface covered with a smooth transparent film of salivary secretion. The papillae are well visible, the central fold is even and straight. Any changes in the form of plaque or marks already indicate that there are malfunctions in the body.
You should also take into account the fact that changes in the language can be triggered by foods consumed in food. Therefore, before conducting a diagnosis on the tongue, it is recommended to refuse food and drink two hours before the examination.
Plaque in the language: color
Most often, it is a plaque in the language that indicates that some malfunctions have occurred in the body. To determine which organ is working incorrectly and at what stage of development of the disease, you should look at the color of the plaque. Shades can be different: from white to bright red. What does the shade of plaque in the language say:
- yellow - diseases of the stomach and intestines, liver failure, smoking;
- blue indicates kidney failure;
- blue and violet - heart and lungs;
- black - damage by a chromogenic fungus, acidosis;
- gray indicates chronic forms of pathologies of the stomach and intestines;
- saturated red indicates abnormal functioning of the heart, blood vessels and blood disease;
- burgundy indicates an acute infection;
- reddish indicates infection or inflammation;
- white indicates dehydration, an infection caused by a fungus, a cold.
Photos of cracks, sores and color saturation will also help to make the correct diagnosis in human language.
Language form: what diseases will indicate?
In addition to the color of the tongue, when making a diagnosis, it is also important to pay attention to the form. About pathology can tell such changes:
- altered relief indicates a lack of vitamin B in the body;
- the midline is curved - this means that the patient has problems with the spine;
- if the tongue is enlarged and edematous, then this indicates diseases of the stomach and intestines;
- excessively thin tongue suggests that metabolic processes are impaired, hematopoietic system dysfunction is observed;
- if there are bulges in the anterior zone, then this is a signal that the bronchi and lungs should be checked;
- the tongue is long and the tip is significantly enlarged - this indicates heart failure;
- a thickened tongue will tell about liver failure and diseases of the digestive system.
Diagnosis of the human language will be more accurate, if we pay attention to the spots, including the smallest ones.
Spots on the tongue
Often spots appear on the tongue - they ate too hot food, then, on the contrary, cold or sour. But they can also appear because internal organs are not working properly. Spots can be of different sizes, shapes and colors. Only one spot or several can be present on the tongue. During the diagnosis, they can help to make a more accurate diagnosis, as well as identify the causes that caused their appearance. Stains may appear due to:
- lack of oxygen in the brain;
- diseases affecting the brain;
- hematopoiesis dysfunctions;
- viral infections;
- necrosis;
- malignant lesions of the tongue;
- regular smoking;
- inflammation
- bleeding in the oral cavity;
- stomatitis;
- diseases of the stomach and intestines.
Diagnostics by language requires attention, photos and descriptions in the article will help at first clarify some points.
Roughness of the tongue: what is it talking about?
The surface of the tongue in a healthy person is velvety, and all because of pronounced taste buds. If the language becomes rough and rough, then this phenomenon is considered from the position of linguo-diagnostics. So what roughness indicates:
- dehydration;
- malfunctions of the salivary glands;
- an overdose of vitamins A and D;
- overdose of drugs;
- biliary dyskinesia;
- complicated pathologies of the stomach and intestines: appendicitis, peritonitis, ulcers and others;
- cracks in the tongue, dryness and roughness - all this indicates a thyroid disease or diabetes.
When conducting a more accurate diagnosis in the human language, cracks in the tongue, swelling, spots and other changes in the organ should also be considered.
What does a perfectly smooth language tell you?
With atrophy of the taste buds, their number decreases sharply, or they completely disappear, and the surface of the tongue becomes perfectly smooth and shiny. Doctors call this phenomenon a varnished language. This symptom can tell that vitamin B2 is not absorbed in the human body, a chronic form of colitis or gastric cancer is present.
When a smooth tongue is additionally covered with a dense dark coating, and it is rather difficult to remove it, in addition, a diagnosis on the tongue reveals cracks, this may indicate a disease such as pellagra - a lack of vitamin B and nicotinic acid.
Other language features
If the tongue periodically goes numb, hurts, or other unpleasant sensations appear, then this indicates a disease of the organ itself or the oral cavity. Plaque and other changes indicate the development of common ailments in the body and are not connected with the state of the oral cavity.
Traditional medicine rarely pays attention to the state of the tongue. The Ayurveda technique offers photos and diagnostic descriptions for the language, its main methods. The technique helps to identify an ailment at the initial stage and take all necessary measures to effectively conduct therapy. Ayurveda is an ancient medical system that considers the language as one of the most important elements in the diagnosis of the whole organism. An experienced diagnostician can easily recognize the slightest changes in the language:
- nipples on the tip acquire a bright red hue - a signal of a disease of the pelvic organs;
- small sores indicate a high level of acidity;
- thick, dense plaques indicate candidiasis;
- bright spots warn of a disease of the stomach and intestines;
- trembling tongue warns of neurotic disorders or diseases of the thyroid gland;
- a burning sensation will tell about osteochondrosis in the cervical spine, stress and vegetoneurosis;
- teeth prints tell about digestive disorders;
- a curved tongue may indicate a circulatory disturbance in the brain, cerebellar dysfunction, and stroke.
If the results of a diagnostic by language indicate the presence of an ailment, then the specialist must confirm or refute.
Oral diseases
Inflammations that affect the oral cavity and tongue do not always indicate that organs in the body are not working properly. In some cases, they may indicate independent ailments.
If an unpleasant burning sensation or a feeling of the presence of a foreign body appears in the mouth, the tongue swells and becomes red, salivation increases, taste is changed, speech is difficult, food causes discomfort - all this indicates the development of glossitis (inflammation of the tongue). This ailment can be of various forms, but all the described symptoms relate to any of them.
Change in taste: what does the symptom mean?
If the taste sensations have changed dramatically, then this is the first of the symptoms, which should make you urgently see a doctor. Different parts of the tongue are responsible for the perception of taste. If taste sensations are violated, this may indicate the development of serious pathologies of the nervous and endocrine systems. It is very important not to delay and consult a doctor who will prescribe a number of studies, including a language diagnosis, find the cause of such changes and eliminate them.
Proper language care
It is very important to pay special attention to oral hygiene, which will help to correctly diagnose the language. Photos of cracks in the tongue and descriptions once again demonstrate that the examination is carried out when the oral cavity is thoroughly cleaned of food debris and plaque. To do this, it is better to use a thread and a brush. The plaque is removed by smooth, unhurried movements that are directed from root to tip. After a couple of such movements, the brush is washed under running water and the procedure continues. No need to apply force - you can cause injury to the body. After cleaning, the mouth must be rinsed with water or a special solution.
You can use a regular toothbrush to care for your tongue. Today, many manufacturers make such models where the reverse side is intended for cleaning the tongue. You can also buy a special tool:
- scraper brush - on the one hand there are hard bristles, and on the other a rubber relief;
- a spoon is a special nozzle on an irrigator recommended for gentle cleaning of the tongue;
- scraper - resembles a small spatula made of plastic.
Everyone will be able to easily carry out hygienic procedures, and then examine their tongue. If at least small changes are noticed, then it is better to consult a doctor. Everyone knows that the disease is easier to prevent than to cure, so why take the risk and wait until it affects not one organ, but several! The definition of diseases by the state of the tongue only once again confirms that all organs in the human body are closely related, and changes in one will necessarily affect all the others.