There is a patch of tongue coating on the child's tongue

Anyone who has some understanding of the human tongue should know that the tongue is not only home to a rich taste system, but also to many important nerves. If the nerves are accidentally injured, it can be life-threatening. There is tongue coating on the surface of the human tongue. The tongue coating is generally white and is an important substance that distinguishes the tongue. But if parents find that their child has a patch of tongue without tongue coating, is this normal?

Experts say that this symptom is the flowery tongue coating, also known as geographic tongue coating. It manifests as partial peeling of the tongue coating revealing a red tongue. The causes of the disease in children are related to indigestion, intestinal parasites, and vitamin B deficiency; in adults, they are related to anemia, gastrointestinal dysfunction, mood, and lesion infection. In addition, it may also be related to genetic factors. There is no special and effective treatment for this disease. The cause should be found out as much as possible and then symptomatic treatment should be given. If there is irritation and pain, ultraviolet light exposure in the mouth can reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Taking B vitamins and zinc has a certain effect.

In addition, traditional Chinese medicine believes that this disease in young children is mostly caused by spleen and stomach disorders, while in adults, the presence of this tongue coating is a manifestation of yin deficiency and blood deficiency; the presence of flower peeling at the front end of the tongue indicates insufficient heart yin; the presence of flower peeling at the root of the tongue indicates liver and kidney yin deficiency. In fact, most of the traditional Chinese medicines used to treat geographic tongue are medicines for regulating the physical constitution, such as astragalus, pseudostellaria, and polygonatum, which have the function of replenishing vital energy. Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, Chinese yam, and lentil can invigorate the spleen and stimulate appetite, while Adenophora australis, Dendrobium candidum, and Ophiopogon japonicus can nourish yin and clear away heat. Among many medicines, the effects of astragalus, Chinese yam, Chinese magnolia vine and herb Agrimoniae on repairing geographic tongue are worthy of praise.

In daily life, we should pay attention to avoid irritants that may induce geographic tongue, such as not eating spicy and irritating foods, quitting smoking and drinking, removing lesions in the mouth, and brushing our teeth with a soft-bristled toothbrush. At the same time, you should eat a balanced diet and eat more foods rich in vitamins, such as fresh fruits, animal livers, etc. If necessary, you can directly take complex vitamin B.

The above are the reasons, treatments and prevention methods for the symptom of having an area without tongue coating on the tongue. It can be seen that geographic tongue is mostly caused by insufficient body needs or oral disease infection. Friends with this symptom can follow the treatment and cooperate with diet therapy to keep the mouth clean. If the symptoms seriously affect normal life, the patient should seek medical attention as soon as possible so as to recover as soon as possible.