Nails have this sign warning a dangerous disease standing right next to you, need to see a doctor right away

1. Nail colors change

Pale nail color: Too pale nails can be a sign of some serious diseases such as anemia, congestive heart failure, liver disease, malnutrition

White nails: If your fingernails are mostly white with darker nails, this may be a sign of liver diseases like hepatitis.

Golden nails: One of the most common causes of nail gold is a fungal infection. In rare cases, yellow nails can be a sign of more serious diseases such as thyroid disease, lung disease, diabetes or psoriasis.

Light green nails: Light blue nails may indicate that the body is not getting enough oxygen. This may be a sign of lung problems, cardiovascular disease.

In addition, nails that turn brown often appear in people with thyroid disease or nutritional problems. Gray blood may be a side effect of some prescription drugs like antimalarial drugs.

2. Nail texture

Crunchy claws are often associated with hypothyroidism. Dry, brittle nails indicate a deficiency of vitamins A, C and B7 (or biotin). In addition, it may be the result of abuse of nail polish and bleach.

Vertical lines are usually a sign of normal aging, like the wrinkles on your face. But if they become more pronounced when they are young, they may be deficient in vitamin B12 or magnesium.

Horizontal veins are often the result of direct injury to the nail. However, do not be subjective because it may be a sign of some serious diseases like pneumonia (accompanied by high fever).

Nail pitting indicates skin problems such as psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis. It also shows early signs of connective tissue disorders such as arthritis.

3. How nails grow

Spatula nails (also known as koilonychia) is a phenomenon when the nail of the sister is shaped like a spoon, with concave lines. This may be a sign of hemochromatosis, a disorder that occurs when the body lacks iron.

Drumstick nails may involve liver, kidney or heart disease. Even enteritis and AIDS.

And nails that grow out of the sides of the corners of the mouth are a manifestation of hyperthyroidism, which is caused by excessive thyroid hormone production. Or, loose nails can be caused by fungal infection, psoriasis or excess amyloid protein in the tissue.

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