Yellow coating on the child's tongue: treatment, causes and accompanying symptoms

In the presence of certain diseases, pain symptoms do not always appear, so it is necessary to carefully monitor changes in those areas that are indicators of internal health. These include: skin, nails, hair and tongue. The change in the color of the tongue and the appearance of a plaque on its surface should be immediately noticed, after which a survey is needed to find out the reasons. Most often, a yellow coating is found in the child's tongue.

What should the surface of the tongue look like?

In a healthy child, the tongue has a light pink color, it is moist, characterized by the presence of a translucent white coating, which is the norm and does not indicate a malfunction in the functioning of the body.

Such a plaque is the remains of food, the processes of vital activity of microorganisms in the oral cavity, in some cases can be formed due to the coagulability of the protein that is in the saliva.

A yellow coating on a child's tongue can indicate pathological processes in the food system or poisoning. If there are no other symptoms, such a plaque is not dangerous. It is necessary to carefully monitor the oral cavity and establish a food system - to reduce fatty foods and containing dyes, and instead increase the consumption of fruits, vegetables and dairy.

Yellow coating on the child's tongue : causes

The main cause of the formation of pathological yellow plaque is a disruption in the digestive tract. Also, the effect can be exerted by the gallbladder, especially when the outflow of bile is disturbed.

To determine how dangerous this plaque is, it is necessary to find other signs (if there are such), and, comparing them, make a diagnosis. When other symptoms are not found, we can conclude that the child is not eating well and there are coloring substances in his food that affect the color of the plaque on the surface of the tongue.

In newborns who are on artificial feeding, the appearance of plaque can cause a mixture. Therefore, first of all it is necessary to replace it. If the plaque does not pass, you need to seek medical help from a doctor.

In children yellow plaque is often associated with excessive consumption of tea, in this case it is necessary to replace it with plain water, after a few days the raid will disappear. If this did not happen, then the reason is the improper operation of the digestive system.

What can the pathological yellow coating indicate?

The yellow coating on the tongue of the child, which does not lend itself to mechanical brushing and does not go away after adjusting the food, may indicate the presence of various diseases.

• Dysbacteriosis - a violation of the balance of the microflora of the stomach or intestine largely influences the condition of the surface of the tongue. Usually, in addition to the raid, the child has colic, bloating, spasms or belching. You need to pay special attention to these symptoms.
• Infections - the presence of infectious diseases, can lead to a change in the nature of the plaque in the language. At a high body temperature, dehydration of the body occurs , the tongue dries and becomes covered with bloom. Reproduction of fungal microorganisms leads to the appearance of oral thrush, accompanied by itching and thick cheesy coating.
• Poisoning - as a result of this, dehydration also occurs, followed by the appearance of yellow plaque, in this case it indicates the intoxication of the body.
• Pathologies - autoimmune disorders, liver and urinary system diseases, diabetes mellitus and others also have a great influence on the appearance of the surface of the tongue.

Correctly identify the cause and diagnose can only be a doctor, after a thorough examination and examination.

Treatment of yellow plaque

Only correct treatment can eliminate the plaque. It should be performed by a qualified doctor who conducted all necessary examinations. Without examination and detection of other symptoms, it is impossible to correctly diagnose, which, in turn, can lead to the development of chronic or acute conditions. Yellow plaque in a child's tongue is dangerous in the case of development of pathological processes of the liver or kidneys.

Home Treatment

If the cause of the plaque is insignificant, then it is possible to conduct self-treatment at home. It consists in normalizing the processes of nutrition and careful care of the oral cavity of the child.

A white-yellow coating on the child's tongue , indicating the presence of a fungal infection, requires the use of special preparations for oral cavity and strict hygiene.

The reasons for the appearance of deposits in the language can be many. Therefore, it is first important to determine the question of why the child has a yellow coating on the tongue, and then to prescribe the appropriate treatment.