Through the baby's tongue we can know if his condition is healthy or sick. But you have to know how to interpret what the baby's tongue tells us.
Pediatricians are able to recognize a disease or disorder of a frequent nature by observing the signs presented by the tongue. We can also, although much less like the pediatrician, notice some of the possible problems that the baby presents whenever they are passenger-type disorders.
If we realize that the baby's tongue has more marked grooves than usual, it is not necessary to be alarmed, because they do not indicate any disorder but you have to take into account one thing, remnants of the food you eat can stagnate between these furrows causing that some bacteria may proliferate, which among other things can cause fetidity.
On some occasions we can also check how the tongue has a kind of whitish layer, this sign usually indicates that the chemical composition of the saliva has been altered, if the child takes antibiotics, if he breathes through the mouth normally or because he has a blocked nose between Other possibilities According to pediatricians, if we notice that his tongue is pale, it may be due to lack of hemoglobin. If we also realize that you have signs of fatigue, you have a possible anemia. Surely the pediatrician through some tests will determine what is the cause of this anemia and give the child the appropriate treatment to solve it.
In the tongue we see some red spots all over the surface, even some spots are superimposed with others giving the impression that it is a geographical map, according to the specialists it is a migratory erythema. It is called migratory because these spots move along the tongue. Pediatricians tell us that there is no health problem but it can be a nuisance for the child, which will help to eliminate this problem.
A child who goes through some phase of stress or is convalescent, may have small blisters on the tongue, these appear to be surrounded by a kind of reddish halo and each ampoule is covered by a kind of white membrane, specialists call this type of common canker sores Although there is no need to do any treatment, it is always preferable to take the child to the pediatrician to make sure that it is not the epizootic thrush that is caused by a virus.
There is a premise to follow in all cases, good oral hygiene and ensure that the tongue is well cleaned with a soft toothbrush. Remember that every external sign in the child tells us something and trying to know them can help prevent any possible complications.
