{"id":1374,"date":"2026-05-11T15:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T15:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edmpackz.com\/?p=1374"},"modified":"2026-05-11T15:43:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T15:43:00","slug":"this-is-what-your-tongue-has-to-say-about-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edmpackz.com\/?p=1374","title":{"rendered":"This is What Your Tongue Has to Say About Your Health!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cb-featured-image\" class=\"cb-fis cb-fis-block-standard\">\n<div class=\"cb-mask\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-cb-759-500 size-cb-759-500 wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tongue-health-FI.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tongue-health-FI.jpg 800w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tongue-health-FI-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tongue-health-FI-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tongue-health-FI-750x394.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tongue-health-FI-600x315.jpg 600w\" alt=\"tongue health FI\" width=\"759\" height=\"398\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-entry-header hentry cb-meta clearfix\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title cb-entry-title entry-title cb-title\"><\/h1>\n<div class=\"cb-byline\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cb-post-meta\"><span class=\"cb-category cb-element\"><a title=\"View all posts in Family\" href=\"https:\/\/www.davidwolfe.com\/category\/lifestyle\/family\/\">Family<\/a><\/span><span class=\"cb-category cb-element\"><a title=\"View all posts in Health &amp; Longevity\" href=\"https:\/\/www.davidwolfe.com\/category\/health-longevity\/\">Health &amp; Longevity<\/a><\/span><span class=\"cb-category cb-element\"><a title=\"View all posts in Lifestyle\" href=\"https:\/\/www.davidwolfe.com\/category\/lifestyle\/\">Lifestyle<\/a><\/span><span class=\"cb-category cb-element\"><a title=\"View all posts in Safety\" href=\"https:\/\/www.davidwolfe.com\/category\/safety\/\">Safety<\/a><\/span><span class=\"cb-category cb-element\"><a title=\"View all posts in Self-Help\" href=\"https:\/\/www.davidwolfe.com\/category\/self-help\/\">Self-Help<\/a><\/span><span class=\"cb-lks cb-element\"><span id=\"cb-likes-16275\" class=\"cb-like-count cb-button cb-like-button cb-font-title  cb-lkd-0\" data-cb-pid=\"16275\"><i class=\"fa fa-heart-o cb-icon-empty\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-heart cb-icon-full\"><\/i>\u00a0<span class=\"cb-likes-int\">3<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"cb-entry-content clearfix\">Most of us don\u2019t really think about our tongues on a daily basis. They\u2019re one of those body parts that are important but tend to be forgotten\u2026 until we eat something too hot. Like other parts of the body, the tongue can show signs of illness or trauma to let us know that something isn\u2019t quite right. Being able to recognize these seven signs associated with your tongue can help you pinpoint what\u2019s wrong.<\/p>\n<h3>1. If Your Tongue is Cracked\u2026<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16285\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Fissured_Tongue.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Fissured_Tongue.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Fissured_Tongue-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Fissured_Tongue-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Fissured_Tongue-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Fissured_Tongue-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Fissured_Tongue-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Fissured_Tongue-600x600.jpg 600w\" alt=\"Fissured_Tongue\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fissured_tongue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<p>A \u201ccrack\u201d down the middle of your tongue can develop with age. If you notice fissures in your tongue, it\u2019s most likely harmless. Only about\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/guide\/fissured-tongue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">2-5% of the U.S. population\u00a0<\/a>has a fissured tongue. It may be genetically inherited. If you notice a fissure that is accompanied by unexplained facial or lip swelling, make an appointment with your doctor. It could be the sign of a rare disease called Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome.<\/p>\n<h3>2 If Your Tongue Has a Thick, Cheese-Like Coating\u2026<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16286\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/oral-thrush.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/oral-thrush.jpg 616w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/oral-thrush-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/oral-thrush-578x750.jpg 578w\" alt=\"oral thrush\" width=\"616\" height=\"800\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oral_candidiasis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A thick, white coating on your tongue is a sign of a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dental-health-advice.com\/white-patches-on-tongue.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">yeast infection called oral thrush<\/a>. It appears most commonly in infants and young children, but it can also occur in those who wear dentures, have a weakened immune system or are taking antibiotics. If you experience this, go see your doctor to determine how to treat it.<\/p>\n<h3>3. If You Have Sores on Your Tongue\u2026<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16287\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/canker-sore.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/canker-sore.jpg 680w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/canker-sore-274x300.jpg 274w\" alt=\"canker sore\" width=\"680\" height=\"744\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aphthous_stomatitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Biting your tongue can cause a sore to develop, or sores that appear on your tongue may be canker sores. The exact cause of most canker sores are unknown, but\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.webmd.com\/oral-health\/guide\/canker-sores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">stress and acidic foods<\/a>\u00a0can trigger them and make them worse. If your sores don\u2019t go away within two weeks, make an appointment with your doctor. Sores can also be a sign of oral cancer.<\/p>\n<h3>4. If Your Tongue Has Wavy Edges\u2026<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16288\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/wavy-tongue.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/wavy-tongue.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/wavy-tongue-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/wavy-tongue-750x547.jpg 750w\" alt=\"wavy tongue\" width=\"768\" height=\"560\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/noricum\/96067578\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Flickr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If the edges of your tongue are scalloped or wavy, it could mean that your tongue is swollen. The swelling causes it to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.healcure.org\/tongue\/tongue-problems\/scalloped-tongue-causes-pictures-hyperthyroid-diagnosis-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">press up against your teeth<\/a>, creating indentations. It usually occurs as a result of something else going on in your body, such as allergies, a thyroid problem, fever or dehydration. Take a trip to see your doctor to find out what\u2019s causing it.<\/p>\n<h3>5. If Your Tongue is Pink and Slightly Bumpy\u2026<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16289\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_250909132.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_250909132.jpg 724w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/shutterstock_250909132-300x282.jpg 300w\" alt=\"shutterstock_250909132\" width=\"724\" height=\"680\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Great news: if your tongue is pink and bumpy you have nothing to worry about. The small bumps on the tongue\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.innerbody.com\/image_nerv12\/nerv124.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">are called papillae<\/a>. They grip your food to make it easier to eat, and they contain your taste buds, which control your like and dislike of certain foods. They respond to both sweet and sour tastes.<\/p>\n<h3>6. If Your Tongue Has White Patches\u2026<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16290\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/631px-Landkartenzunge_005.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/631px-Landkartenzunge_005.jpg 631w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/631px-Landkartenzunge_005-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/631px-Landkartenzunge_005-616x750.jpg 616w\" alt=\"631px-Landkartenzunge_005\" width=\"631\" height=\"768\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Geographic_tongue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>White patches that appear on the side or bottom of the tongue may be a sign of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dental-health-advice.com\/leukoplakia.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">leukoplakia<\/a>, a reaction to a long-standing irritation of the tongue. Constant irritation causes the cells in the affected area to multiply more than usual, resulting in a white patch being formed. It\u2019s not always a health concern on its own, but it could be a starting point for cancer to develop later on. Check with your doctor to make sure it\u2019s not something more serious.<\/p>\n<h3>7. If Your Tongue is Red and You Have a Fever\u2026<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16292\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Scharlach.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Scharlach.jpg 400w, https:\/\/cdn.davidwolfe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Scharlach-245x300.jpg 245w\" alt=\"Scharlach\" width=\"400\" height=\"490\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Scharlach.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wikimedia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If your tongue or your child\u2019s tongue turns a deep shade of red and is accompanied by a high fever, contact a doctor immediately. It may be a sign of scarlet fever \u2014\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.davidwolfe.com\/strep-throat-natural-remedies\/\">strep throat<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0with a rash \u2014 or Kawasaki disease, which affects the blood vessels. Kawasaki disease is a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesurvivaldoctor.com\/2012\/12\/27\/red-tongue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">non-contagious autoimmune disease<\/a>\u00a0that is seen in children under eight years old. If your child is experiencing these symptoms, take your child to a doctor to make sure it gets treated properly.<\/p>\n<h4>To learn more about your tongue and health, take a look at the video below!<\/h4>\n<div class=\"cb-video-frame\">\n<div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"fitvid0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O4rc8zOi7AY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FamilyHealth &amp; LongevityLifestyleSafetySelf-Help\u00a03 Most of us don\u2019t really think about our tongues on a daily basis. 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