Tongue is divided into two halfes by a median fibrous septum. A 77yearold woman presented with fatigue and a burning sensation of the tongue on swallowing food. Tongue diagnosis introduction tongue is generally known as the organ of taste. Smooth tongue and head symptoms 14 causes smooth tongue and mouth symptoms 14 causes smooth tongue and skin symptoms 14 causes smooth tongue and tongue symptoms 14 causes smooth tongue and body symptoms causes smooth tongue and eating symptoms causes smooth tongue and face symptoms causes. Absence of filiform or fungiform papillae on the dorsal surface of the tongue produces a soft and smooth aspect, known as. In some cases, the edges may appear to be slightly raised. The tongue is the beginning of the digestive tract, which lumbers on for another 30 feet or so. Tongue assessment in traditional chinese medicine tcm. What your tongue can tell you about your health health.
Mar 19, 2020 a smooth tongue is also known as atrophic glossitis or moeller glossitis. At the same time other tongue conditions, determining a clinical aspect similar to. Jan 17, 2017 in this video i have mentioned how to do ayurvedic tongue diagnosis. It can present strong visual indicators of a persons overall harmony or disharmony. A smooth, welldemarcated patch without papillae on the posterior portion of the tongue was discovered incidentally while the oropharynx of a 65yearold woman was being examined. Atrophic glossitis is also known as smooth tongue because of the smooth, glossy. Apr 20, 2010 tongue reading is one of the major diagnostics used in traditional chinese medicine. Glossitis, by causing swelling of the tongue, may also cause the tongue to appear smooth. Tongue exam stanford medicine 25 stanford medicine. According to the national health and nutrition examination survey nhanes, the prevalence of tongue lesions at any given time is 15. Red spots on tongue may be as a result of harmless causes. She was pale and had a depapillated, smooth, shiny red tongue. According to the principles of tcm, analyzing the appearance of an individuals tongue can provide a greater understanding of his or her overall health. It can be a strong indicator of a persons overall harmony or disharmony.
It is an important way to diagnose a patients health and sometimes can be crucial in deciding what to do first. The secondary functions of the tongue are to help swallowing and chewing the food. The color of the tongue body, its size, and shape, the color and thickness of the coating is. Smooth patch at the back of my tongue worry2008 hi doc, recently i have noticed a patch at the back of my tongue that is smooth with no papillae covering it. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. The four examinations, part 2 tongue diagnosis in chinese. Sore throat and development of lump inside the mouth cavity. Smooth tongue is a tongue that is unusually smooth. Many dont use pulse diagnosis either, which is another vital way to. If you notice something different about your tongue, dont ignore it. If your red tongue is also smooth and you have pain in your mouth, it might be a.
Information and statements regarding dietary supplementsproducts have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Human tongue parts, functions with details and diagram. Red spots, dots or patches on tongue can appear on the back, side or tip of the tongue. Hello, i have a spot on the dorsal surface of my tongue, sort of near the back and off to the side, where occasionally i will develop a red patch that looks smoother than the rest of my tongue. Oriental tongue diagnosis edited by desire dubounet introduction the tongue has many relationships and connections in the body, both to the meridians and the internal organs. Do you have a red spot or patch on the root, tip, side, or under your tongue. In ayurveda, one of the primary investigative tools of practitioners for determining the state of ones health is tongue diagnosis or evaluation of the tongue the tongue is the beginning of the digestive tract, which lumbers on for another 30 feet or so. Sep 25, 2017 glossitis refers to inflammation of the tongue. Lesions primarily occur on the dorsal and ventral surfaces and the margin of the tongue. Find out what your tongue is telling you the whoot. Dec 17, 2019 what your tongue can tell you about your health. Finally, the tongue tip and sides of the tongue are also important tools for self diagnosis.
Causes of tongue discoloration, alternative diagnoses, rare causes, misdiagnoses, patient stories, and much more. It has a look of aliveness and is supple not stiff. In fact, im surprised when acupuncturists dont use it. The tongue, according to ayurveda, is a strong diagnostic tool for looking at ones systemic health. Finally, the tongue tip and sides of the tongue are also important tools for selfdiagnosis. Normal coat is thin white smooth and evenly distributed and slightly moist. Lesions affecting the tongue represent a substantial portion of oral mucosal lesions. For some of the causes to be known, a proper tongue diagnosis is required. Have the areas checked for thrush, a yeast infection.
Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of. Geographic tongue is a condition that gets its name from a maplike appearance on the upper surface and sides of your tongue. Tongue diagnosis by a chinese medical practitioner includes examining aspects of the overall tongue coat, shape and color and then breaking these factors down to their exact location on the tongue. Ayurvedic tongue diagnosis made easy wake up world. Smooth red patch on tongue what doctors want you to know. The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of smooth tongue. Webmd symptom checker helps you find the most common symptom combinations and medical conditions related to white patches on tongue. The tongue is unique in that it is the only muscle that isnt connected to bone at both ends. Smooth tongue occurs when the normal bumps on the tongue papillae are no longer visible. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and.
This is often a symptom of tongue inflammation, called glossitis. Giovanni maciocia discusses tongue diagnosis, including the. Your tongue plays a unique role in understanding your bodys constitution. Any color contrary to that including those commonly seen are white, bright red and purple are signs of underlying health issues. These white patches on your tongue signify oral candidiasis, which is an. Keep in mind that it could be one red spot on tongue, blotches or patches, or even tiny little. It occurs that having a pink patch on the tongue on which the bright red is the predominant color, shows that there exists a health problem too. It is connected on one end to the hyoid bone, which is also unique as it is the only bone not. It causes a red, smooth patch or lump to develop in the middle of the top part of your tongue, which can be sore. Red spots on tongue, back, under, tip, pictures, single. It is especially important in confirming the tcm diagnosis. Tongue white patches, occasionally spreading to gums, tonsils, and lining of the mouth. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
The upper surface contains the taste buds that act as. Four examinations, herbal medicine, tongue diagnosis. Jan 21, 2015 posterior most part of the tongue is connected to the epiglottis by 3 folds of mucous membrane medial n lateral epiglottic fold on either side of the median folds there is a depression called as vallecula lateral folds separate the vallecula from the piriform fossa. Tongue diagnosis introduction tongue is generally known as. Lack of circulation can also translate into emotional stagnation or depression. This papillae loss appears as smooth, red patches of varying shapes and sizes. Smooth tongue and other changes differential diagnosis in primary care smooth tongue and other changes differential diagnosis in primary care community. The patches on the tongue are caused by an absence of papillae or tiny bumps in the affected area. Colors, spots, patches, and lumps can all give you clues about your health. Shows areas of imbalance find location on tongue chart above. Tongue diagnosis is an integral part of taking a medical history in chinese medicine.
Glossitis, by causing swelling of the tongue, may also cause the tongue to. Tongue diagnosis is used all the time by acupuncturists and practitioners trained in chinese medicine. Always seek the advice of your dentist or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment. The tongue is normally covered with tiny, pinkishwhite bumps. This book contains provocative material not for children or the sexually immature isbn 9786155169359 tongue, face and body diagnosis. Chinese tongue diagnosis is an essential tool used by acupuncturists and traditional chinese medicine practitioners. The tongue is the very beginning of the digestive tract, which lumbers on for another 30 feet or so.
Nutritional deficiencies include iron, folate and vitamin b12 deficiency. Geographic tongue results from the loss of tiny hairlike projections papillae on your tongue s surface. See detailed information below for a list of 15 causes of smooth tongue, symptom checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes. In ayurveda, one of the primary investigative tools of practitioners for determining the state of ones health is tongue diagnosis or evaluation of the tongue. Theres a simple method of health diagnosis based on how your tongue looks. Since we cannot see much beyond the mouth without some invasive diagnostics, a quick look at the. Did you know that your tongue can tell a lot about your health. The general schema or layout of the various organ reflex zones on the tongue is. Posterior most part of the tongue is connected to the epiglottis by 3 folds of mucous membrane medial n lateral epiglottic fold on either side of the median folds there is a depression called as vallecula lateral folds separate the vallecula from the piriform fossa. The tongue exam can reflect a number of underlying diagnoses such as infections.
On the other hand, may also be an indication of a more serious health problem. When the tongue is examined, a number of things are taken into consideration. It is one of the major diagnostic methods in chinese medicine since the time of the yellow emperors inner classic. Tongue discoloration symptom checker right diagnosis. Geographic tongue is a benign oral inflammatory condition characterised by loss of epithelium, particularly of the filiform papillae on the dorsum of the tongue. It is therefore very useful and important during inspection for confirming diagnosis.
The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of. Geographic tongue is a benign condition in which discolored, painless patches of the. Smooth patch at the back of my tongue dental health medhelp. Mar 25, 2016 cracked tongue from a vitamin deficiency takes two main forms. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease. Your tongue color can reveals important things about you. As with geographic tongue, the smooth patches will make the natural fissures in the tongue more noticeable.
The papillae, which are the tiny bumps on the tongue s surface, begin to disappear and results. What does your tongue say about your health infographic upmc. Geographic tongue is an inflammatory but harmless condition affecting the surface of your tongue. A tongue that is purple or has a bluish tinge could be a warning that fluids and blood are not fully circulating. Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine by giovanni maciocia. Median rhomboid glossitis is a condition that can affect your tongue if you have oral thrush. Tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine is a method of diagnosing disease and disease patterns by visual inspection of the tongue and its various features. In this video i have mentioned how to do ayurvedic tongue diagnosis. Tongue discoloration and tongue symptoms 6 causes tongue discoloration and skin symptoms 5 causes tongue discoloration and sore throat 5 causes tongue discoloration and sore tongue 5 causes tongue discoloration and mouth ulcers 5 causes tongue discoloration and fever 4 causes tongue discoloration and nerve symptoms 4 causes.
The most common cause of a smooth tongue is the use of dentures. The upper surface contains the taste buds that act as the primary organ of taste. It is a condition wherein the tongue becomes inflamed and often is painful to the point where it is difficult to speak or swallow. B12 deficiency will also make the tongue sore and beefyred in color. Tongue diagnosis and analysis natural health techniques. In a wider sense, glossitis can mean inflammation of the tongue generally. Tongue diagnosis is an ancient indian diagnosis technique in which many health issues can be diagnosed. Tongue diagnosis is a practice long used in traditional chinese medicine a system of alternative medicine that originated in china. If you would rather not talk about your feelings, an acupuncturist will still be able to learn a lot from looking at your tongue. Glossitis can mean soreness of the tongue, or more usually inflammation with depapillation of the dorsal surface of the tongue loss of the lingual papillae, leaving a smooth and erythematous reddened surface, sometimes specifically termed atrophic glossitis.
Find out what different tongue colors white, red, black mean, and read about symptoms and signs, home remedies and treatments, causes, and diagnosis of tongue problems. Smooth, red, irregularly shaped patches lesions on the top or side of your tongue. Physicians can protect the human connection in medicine a diagnosis of. Oral thrush a yeast infection that develops inside the mouth. The tongue in em an em practitioner can garner much more information from tongue observation, including signs about the livers health. Diy ayurvedic tongue diagnosis john douillards lifespa.
Here are some of the more common things you may see on your tongue and what they mean. Frequent changes in the location, size and shape of lesions. A healthy tongue looks like a piece of freshly killed meat. Geographic tongue affects approximately % of the adult. Tongue analysis can be used in complement with pulse, nail, and facial diagnosis in order to really see what is going on. Glossitis can be caused by many health conditions, including yeast infections, vitamin deficiencies, anemia, sjogren syndrome, hormonal issues, some skin diseases and some medications.
Read about tongue problems like hairy tongue, canker sores, oral cancer, geographic tongue, and leukoplakia. Bumps, patches, and spots in your mouth can be harmless. Reflex zones are used in the art of tongue diagnosis, basically, in two ways. Find more information on glossitis, including symptoms, causes, types, and treatment. Tongue coating can give you an indication of how well your digestive system is working. Often, the smooth patches will heal in one area of the tongue then reappear on another area. The condition causes the tongue to swell in size, change in color, and develop a different appearance on the surface. The cells on the surface of the tongue normally have a short lifespan, and are quickly replaced by new cells. A normal tongue is pink in color, medium thickness, no cracks, ulcers, no teeth marks and with a light white moist coat with root on it. Click on the combination that matches your symptoms to find the conditions that may cause these problems. Both substances are used to mature the tongues papillae and lacking in one or both can result in large, smooth patches developing on the tongue. Full text diagnostic value of oral beefy red patch in vitamin b12. There is no movement quivering, trembling, sidetoside motion, curling or shifting to one side. Or click on see all conditions to see every condition related to smooth tongue.
Generally nothing to worry about however i would have my dentist check it to be on the safe side as i cannot diagnose inn this medium. A white tongue, or white spots on your tongue, could be an indication of. The appearance and qualities of the tongue is a critical part of diagnosis in chinese medicine tcm. About 2% of people have a patchy appearance of the tongue, called geographic tongue in which the cells of the papillae are lost more rapidly than usual, leaving a.
Diagnostic value of oral beefy red patch in vitamin b12 deficiency peiru zhou,1 hong hua,1. Webmd symptom checker helps you find the most common symptom combinations and medical conditions related to smooth tongue. Tongue white patch es, occasionally spreading to gums, tonsils, and lining of the mouth. If your red tongue is also smooth and you have pain in your. Since we cannot see much beyond the mouth without some invasive diagnostics, a quick look at the tongue can tell much about the health. With glossitis, the tiny projections called papillae normally found on the tongue are lost and the surface. Tcm doctors rely on tongue diagnosis to differentiate one syndrome from another, and use variations in the tongues colour, texture, shape and coating to evaluate a patients condition.
The four examinations, part 2 tongue diagnosis in chinese medicine. What your tongue is telling you about your digestion. With glossitis, the tiny projections called papillae normally found on the tongue are lost and the surface becomes smooth in patches or over the entire tongue. It is a very accurate view into the inner health of an individual. A smooth spot on the tongue can have several causes, but it may be linked to a general condition called glossitis, in which the tongue can swell and change colors.
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