How your tongue colour helps identify your health problems

Health experts say that changes in tongue colour, shape, and texture can signal various health issues. While minor colour changes are often harmless, significant deviations could indicate underlying health problems.

A yellow tongue, often due to bacterial growth from poor oral hygiene or dryness, can indicate diabetes or jaundice, while an orange tongue might signal antibiotic use or oral hygiene issues.

A tongue changing from light pink to white patches may indicate a fungal infection like thrush or, in some cases, leukoplakia, often due to an imbalance in oral bacteria.

A tongue changing from light pink to blue or showing blue spots can indicate serious health issues such as oxygen deficiency, blood disorders, vascular problems, kidney disease, or eczema.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports