There are small white spots on the tongue which are very painful

The tongue is a very important part of our body. It can sense taste, temperature, etc. In traditional Chinese medicine, your tongue can also reflect your physical health. Many of us like to eat fried and spicy foods, which can easily cause indigestion and damage the spleen and stomach. At this time, oral ulcers or small white spots will grow on the tongue. Although these are not serious diseases, they affect our daily eating. Why do small white spots on the tongue cause pain?

1. Why are there white spots on the tongue?

1. The first one is spleen deficiency. If we work hard and are mentally stressed, it is very common to have spleen deficiency. At this time, our patients will feel weak and tired all the time, and their tongue will be pale.

2. Another thing is lung deficiency. If our tongue turns white and we often cough for a long time but the cough is not very severe, it may be lung deficiency. If we cough severely when we move or have asthma, we should pay special attention.

3. Also, our patients have insufficient kidney qi. If there are white spots on the tongue and they have symptoms such as back pain, weak legs, and general lack of strength, these may be manifestations of insufficient kidney qi. At this time, you need to replenish your kidney qi.

4. Smoking is a common cause. 80% to 90% of people have the habit of smoking, and the site of onset is often consistent with the site of smoke stimulation. Other stimuli such as chewing betel nut, alcohol, vinegar, spicy food, hot food, poor restoration, residual crown, residual root, etc. can also cause

2. Treatment Methods

The first measure is to remove the irritating factors, such as quitting smoking, abstaining from alcohol, eating less hot and spicy food, etc. Residual roots, residual crowns, and poor restorations should also be removed. Vitamin A and vitamin E can be used, but it is strictly forbidden to use phenols, silver nitrate, etc. to treat white spots.

2. When taking vitamin A or retinoic acid orally, you may experience headache and dizziness when you first take it. You can reduce the dosage as appropriate. Usually, you will adapt to it after a few days. The course of treatment is 1 to 2 months. Common side effects include dry lips and hair loss. It is contraindicated for patients with coronary heart disease, abnormal liver and kidney function and hyperlipidemia.