Former BBB Fred Bruno celebrated his birthday last Friday (5/5) and invited some former participants of Globo’s reality show to the party. In the photos that record the moment, what most draws attention is the appearance of the birthday boy’s tongue. Fred’s tongue was quite white.
The white color of the tongue is called lingual coating, and is characterized by a plaque formed by the remains of cells, food and microorganisms from the mouth.
One of the most common causes for the tongue to turn white is poor hygiene. When this occurs, bacteria feed on the leftover food accumulated there after meals, proliferating.
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“The tongue coating is more common in people who do not carry out proper hygiene of the mouth and tongue, which causes, for example, bad breath”, says surgeon dentist Kátia Blume, who works in Rio Grande do Sul. She highlights more examples of what can trigger the problem:
- Smoking;
- Alcoholism;
- Dehydration;
- Mouth injuries;
- Side effects of medications;
- Bacterial infections, such as herpes.
In addition to changes in the person’s breath, tongue coating can change the taste of food and compromise the health of the oral cavity, as it is a bacterial formation.
Treatment and prevention
The ideal tongue color, according to Kátia, is light pink. “To treat tongue coating, it is important to know if the patient is using any medication. But there are some habits capable of controlling the problem, such as brushing the organ regularly and using a tongue scraper, ”she says.
To avoid the accumulation of plaque on the tongue, it is recommended to drink plenty of water, reduce stress, balance your diet and avoid soft foods. It is also necessary to monitor oral health regularly.
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Diseases that show symptoms on the tongue
British rheumatologist Siobhan Deshauer, who has 918,000 followers on her YouTube channel, published a video on 4/29 in which she details various diseases that can manifest in our body through the tongue.
Rheumatologist creates video in which he talks about the main diseases related to the tongue – Metrópoles
Glossitis – It is an inflammation of the tongue. In general, it manifests itself with a change in the color of the tongue, becoming more reddish and with less “little balls”, giving an impression of a smooth organ. The doctor explains that the problem is associated with vitamin B12 deficiency, especially in vegetarians and vegans
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Rheumatologist creates video in which he talks about the main diseases related to the tongue – Metrópoles
Tongue cancer – The tumor in the organ appears with the formation of whitish or reddish spots on the tongue. There is also a feeling of discomfort when swallowing and a series of bleeding apparently for no reason.
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Rheumatologist creates video in which he talks about the main diseases related to the tongue – Metrópoles
Kawasaki disease – It is an inflammation of blood vessels in the tongue, giving a “strawberry tongue” appearance, in which a white plaque appears with small holes in the organ. May cause fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain
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Rheumatologist creates video in which he talks about the main diseases related to the tongue – Metrópoles
Hypothyroidism – It is a thyroid problem, with a drop in the production of T3 and T4 hormones, which are made in the gland. As a consequence, the disease leads to an overgrowth of the tongue, which appears more swollen in all directions.
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Rheumatologist creates video in which he talks about the main diseases related to the tongue – Metrópoles
Amyloidosis – The disease is characterized by an accumulation in tissues and muscles of a poorly synthesized protein, generating amyloid fibrils. It also leads to an increase in the size of the tongue.
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Rheumatologist creates video in which he talks about the main diseases related to the tongue – Metrópoles
Hairy leukoplakia – It is the formation of lesions on the side of the tongue with a whitish appearance, giving the impression of hair formation on the organ. It is usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, the same virus that causes mononucleosis.
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Rheumatologist creates video in which he talks about the main diseases related to the tongue – Metrópoles
Geographic tongue – It is an inflammatory disease of the tongue in which misshapen patches appear throughout the organ. It usually does not cause pain and resolves on its own, but it can cause a strong reaction with spicy and acidic foods.
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Rheumatologist creates video in which he talks about the main diseases related to the tongue – Metrópoles
Oral candidiasis – Also known as thrush, it is an infection by a fungus transmitted by kissing and which affects especially immunosuppressed people. On the tongue, it usually manifests itself by the formation of a dense whitish plaque with a fetid breath.
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hairy tongue Rheumatologist creates video in which he talks about the main diseases related to the tongue – Metrópoles
Hairy tongue – Also called hairy tongue, arises from the combination of bacteria and fungi, usually in people who don’t wash their mouths well and who are taking heavy loads of antibiotics when admitted to ICUs
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