Question
I’ve been feeling a cold recently, with decreased appetite, and noticed white spots on my tongue, red in the center, resembling inflammation. What could be the cause?
Answer
White rings on the tongue may indicate malnutrition due to indigestion or disharmony in the spleen and stomach. It is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for adjustment, and to pay attention to balanced nutrition and vitamin B supplementation. If there are no other abnormalities, temporary observation can be considered. Scraping off the tongue coating does not represent a cure for the disease; it merely covers up the symptoms and is not beneficial to health.