What does it mean when the tongue is bright red and has no tongue coating?
Disease description:
This morning, when brushing my teeth, I noticed that my tongue was bright red and had no coating on it. I wonder what might be causing this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Liwen
A bright red tongue with no coating may be caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as frequently consuming spicy, stimulating, or fried foods, which can lead to internal heat in the body. This condition may be accompanied by symptoms like dry bowel movements. It could also result from oral diseases, typically due to poor oral hygiene, allowing food debris to remain in the mouth for prolonged periods. This fosters bacterial growth, which then irritates the oral mucosa and tongue.
