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Watch Out for Nail Abnormalities to Know Your Health
- 10:04, 30th August 2018
- Test Organization
- Beauty, Skin and Nails
- Nail Problems
Did you know that your nails can give an entire picture of your health? Healthy nails are smooth and come with consistent coloring. But, certain abnormalities like spots, discoloration, ridges and nail splits may develop as you age. Some may appear harmless, but there are many that require medical attention.
Take a look at the few nail abnormalities:
* Clubbing: This is a condition where your nails become thick and form a curve around your fingertips. Clubbing is the result of low oxygen in the blood and is linked with medical conditions like liver diseases, pulmonary diseases, inflammatory bowel diseases and cardiovascular diseases.
* Leukonychia (white spots): White spots and thin lines are considered harmless, but sometimes, it is associated with lack of nutrition. This can result due to systemic, infectious or metabolic diseases and certain drugs.
* Onycholysis: Onycholysis occurs when the nail plate splits from the nail bed, causing a white discoloration. Causes for this deformity include infection, thyroid malfunction and psoriasis.
* Beau’s line: A depression run across your nail, which can be a sign of zinc deficiency. Other diseases associated with Beau’s line are pneumonia, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and more.
* Koilonychia: This is a condition where your nails get raised ridges, making it appear like spoons. The possible causes of this deformity include heart disease, iron deficiency, hypothyroidism, lupus, hemochromatosis and Raynaud’s disease.
* Yellow nail syndrome: When the nails do not grow faster and it gets thicker over time, it means you are suffering from yellow nail syndrome. Causes for this abnormality may be due to sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, rheumatoid arthritis, lymphedema, pleural effusions and others.
Well, these are some of the abnormalities that require medical treatment. However, to know if your condition is serious, you must seek a doctor’s help. Alternatively, you can talk to an expert on Curedit regarding the same.
