Why do your nails look weird?

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Fingernails can tell us many details about your health. They can tell if you have an infection, serious illness, or even how well you're eating by the shape of your nails. So why do your nails look weird? Follow the article to see how they are warning your health.

1. Unusual nails

To find out what your nails can say, you need to answer the following questions first. When you see signs of abnormality in color, you should go to medical facilities to be examined and examined by a doctor to know exactly whether the body has a problem or not.
Are the nails pale or white? If your nails are pale or white, you may have a low red blood cell count. White nails can also signal liver disease, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, heart failure, or a lack of nutrients in your diet.
If your nails are mostly white with a narrow pink band at the tip, you have a disease called Terry's Nails (white spots on nails). It could be the result of aging, but it could also be foreshadowing an increased risk of diabetes, kidney, liver or heart disease.
Are the nails yellow? Thick, slow-growing and yellow nails often indicate lung diseases such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Fluid in the lungs can also lead to yellow nails.
Raynaud's phenomenon - a syndrome of constriction of the arteries that reduces blood flow to organ tissues, too, is caused by poor blood circulation to the fingers, toes and nose.
Yellow nails can even be a symptom of sinusitis, thyroid problems, lymphatic buildup and rheumatoid arthritis.
Sometimes, yellow nails can also be due to genetic factors.

Are the nails a bluish or light purple color? Your doctor may call this cyanosis – the medical term for the skin that looks like this. You may also notice it on other parts of your body, such as your lips or even your earlobes. It can happen if your red blood cells don't carry enough oxygen. When you have this sign, your doctor will check that your heart, lungs, blood cells, and blood vessels are working properly.
Do the nails have thin red or brown lines? These are called femoral hemorrhages. They usually stem from an injury to your nail or a fungal infection. They can also be caused by psoriasis, melanoma, or even an infection in the lining of your heart.
Does the nail have any straight lines going from side to side?
These are called Beau's lines. Sometimes they are accompanied by a serious illness or injury. Or they can appear after an injury.
This symptom is associated with Raynaud's syndrome.
They can be a sign of zinc deficiency , but usually, they are a sign of stress, stress,...
Worn, thin nails That's when your nails get thinner and concave in the middle, sometimes with raised ridges. It could be a sign of heart disease, injury, lupus, a low thyroid or a problem with iron - too little or too much.
Are the nail lines split, appear pits on the surface? Psoriasis usually starts in your nails. It can cause them to split and cause pitting on the surface. Other causes include arthritis or thyroid disease.
Curved fingernails like an upside down spoon Your fingertips are swollen. Your nail may curl upwards and look like the bottom of an upside down spoon. They can be a sign of liver, lung or heart problems, AIDS, or even inflammatory bowel disease.
Do the nails have dark lines or spots underneath? A thick black or brown line that runs from bottom to top could be melanoma. Sometimes it appears as a dark spot.
Thin nails, easy to break? There are many causes of your nails separating from the nail bed:
Long fingernails – this is the most common cause, it is not harmful at all Injury or infection Reaction to nail hardener or adhesive Hands Overexposure to chemicals in manicure Drugs, such as tetracycline and naproxen, create photosensitization and can cause your nails to become sensitive to light and easily lifted from the nail bed.
Have psoriasis, thyroid disease or another disease, especially if all the nails are in the same condition.

2. What should you do?

Do not ignore changes or unusual signs on your nails, but do not rush to conclude that you have a health problem. Nails that are not smooth, thick or do not have a pink color can be a sign of disease, or it may not be. So, to know for sure, it's best to see your doctor for a specific test.
Find the cause of abnormal nails. Bruising, bleeding under the nail, and fungal infections are the main causes of nails that crack, peel, or change color and texture. Although common, fungal infections can be difficult to treat. If your symptoms don't go away, see a dermatologist.
Other symptoms of the disease almost always appear before nail changes appear.
The disease can cause nail changes, but in some people there are no symptoms. For example, not everyone with liver disease will develop white nails - and not everyone with white nails will develop liver disease.

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Reference source: webmd.com