Tongue astringency should be alerted to papillitis, hairy tongue, candidiasis, etc. It is recommended to go to the stomatology department for specific examination and diagnosis.
1. Redness and swelling of the tongue papillae, obvious depression between the papillae and tongue astringency may be the manifestation of papillitis, and generally there may be irritation and pain.
2. The back of the tongue, if the papillae are overly elongated like hairs, whitish and blackish in color, may be a hairy tongue, which usually has bitter and astringent symptoms, and may also have a dry mouth.
3. Candida infection may appear white and thick tongue coating, and astringent and dry, generally recommended antifungal treatment such as the use of mycotoxin, and at the same time to disinfect the objects often contact, to avoid recurrence of the disease.
It is recommended to consult a doctor for examination and treatment, and the use of medication should be in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.