6 Things Your Tongue Says About Your Health [Bright Red Tongue Means See A Doctor]

3-Bright-red tongue

As mentioned, a red, inflamed tongue may indicate an infectious disease. But, if your tongue is bright-red, enlarged, or even has the appearance of a strawberry, then likely something more serious is coming into play; it may indicate a serious inflammatory blood disease called Kawasaki disease, or an indicator of scarlet fever.

According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, another common cause of a bright-red tongue is heart disease and high blood pressure. If your tongue has this appearance, you should have your blood pressure checked and have your doctor schedule an electrocardiogram (EKG).

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