From stress levels and vitamin deficiencies to your risk of contracting oral cancer, your tongue can reveal all sorts of surprising things about your health. But could you spot if symptoms are down to something serious, or just to eating a hot meal too fast? Stand in front of a mirror, stick out your tongue, and check for the following signs.
Ulcers
IT COULD MEAN: You’re stressed.
Ulcers on the tongue or inner cheeks tend to be uncomfortable for four to five days, then subside and disappear within two weeks. They typically
