In the human body, everything is clearly arranged, and if at least one component fails, the body begins to warn that the disease is coming. You can learn about the disease by changing the color or texture of the skin, tongue, eyes and, of course, nails. In addition to the fact that nails can directly respond to disruptions in the body, one should not forget about genetic prerequisites. Estet-portal.com offers to learn how to identify the disease by the nails in order to start treatment in a timely manner.

How to identify the disease by the nails: notice the symptoms

Nails are a good indicator of the state of the body. If there is a lack of any substances in the body, then often the appearance of the nails can indicate this.

  1. Colorless nail plates

This symptom appears with diabetes mellitus, anemia or kidney dysfunction. In addition, discoloration of the nail may be associated with smoking or a general deterioration in health and well-being. Also, no less likely, the colorless color of the nail may be the result of improper care or the use of low-quality varnish.

If the nails acquire a blue, purple or blue tint, this indicates a violation of the cardiovascular system: congenital malformations or a chronic course of the disease. In addition to the characteristic color of the nail, other symptoms may be observed: fatigue, drowsiness, shortness of breath.

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  1. Brittle nails

Nails become brittle and often break due to several groups of reasons: related to diseases or care. Brittle nails may be characterized by:

  • diabetes mellitus;
  • anemia;
  • stress;
  • thyrotoxicosis;
  • diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Also, increased brittleness of nails may be associated with beriberi with a lack of selenium, calcium, silicon, iron, zinc and vitamins A, D, E.

  1. Too thick nails

This symptom characterizes malnutrition of the nail plate, improper nail care, development of fungal diseases. Also, the nail thickens greatly after a blow, when the old plate dies off and a new one grows, thicker and rougher. But, such a problem eventually disappears when the nail is fully restored. In addition, the nails thicken when the skin is affected by psoriasis.

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  1. Spoon-shaped nail plate

When the nails begin to look like a spoon in shape, this can mean iron deficiency anemia. The spoon-shaped cavity of the nail can be with hemochromatosis – accumulation of iron in the body and deposition in organs.

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  1. Presence of pits and depressions

When cavities appear on the nails, it is safe to say about the beginning of the inflammatory process in the joints. Psoriasis can also cause pitted nails. Alopecia areata or fungal diseases lead to damage to the nail plate and the appearance of cavities.

  1. Drum sticks (fingers) symptom

The symptom is characterized by an increase in fingertips – terminal phalanges of the arms and legs. This is due to the proliferation of connective tissue. This symptom characterizes:

  • disturbance of the heart or lungs;
  • the presence of problems with the gastrointestinal tract (cirrhosis, ulcerative colitis, gluten deficiency syndrome, Crohn's disease);
  • lymphoma;
  • myeloid leukemia;
  • infective endocarditis;
  • heart defects.

In addition to diseases, this symptom may be associated with hereditary prerequisites.

Any change in the color, temperature, texture of the color of the nails is an important reason to visit a medical facility. 

  1. Cross grooves

If transverse grooves appear on the plates, the body may develop:

  • kidney disease;
  • liver disease,
  • Gastrointestinal disorders;
  • diabetes mellitus.

The transverse grooves appear due to the stunted growth of the nail plate. It is possible that such a symptom is a consequence of poor nutrition, chemotherapy.

  1. White lines on nails

White transverse lines characterize: disorders of the musculoskeletal system, kidneys, heart. White lines appear with beriberi, with  vascular problems.

  1. Dark lines along nails

Dark-colored stripes or furrows on the nails have a second, medical name, melanonychia striata. This is due to the deposition of melanin in the nails, which stains the plate black or brown. Although doctors do not exclude that dark nails may mean the development of melanoma (oncological disease). 

  1. Red streaks under the nail plate

Red streaks on the nails or at the base mean hemorrhage, which occurs due to blockage of capillaries under the nails by blood clots. This mini-hemorrhage can occur with infection of the heart valves (subacute septic endocarditis). In addition, red streaks may appear after an injury to the hand or nail.

In any of the cases of pathological changes in the nails, you should visit a doctor and consult about the causes. If the specialist reveals any abnormalities in the body, it will be necessary to undergo a detailed diagnosis.

Onychology  — official science dealing with the diagnosis of the condition of the nails

Watch the signals your body sends, changes in color, well-being, temperature, texture and other indicators are an important reason to visit a medical facility.

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