Fingernails can reflect your general health

 

Did you know that fingernails can reflect your general health? 

The white color in one section or pink on the other, as well as brittle nails can be a sign of disease in the body. Disorder in the liver, lungs, and heart can be seen from the condition of your nails. Here are some secrets that describe nail other problems in the body. 

By recognizing the symptoms early on, of course, a disease that may already exist in the body can be treated earlier and more easily.

1. Nails pale ( pale nail )

     Very pale nails are sometimes associated with the aging process. However, it could also  

    indicate a  serious illness, such as:

• Anemia
• Heart failure
• Diabetes
• Liver disease
• Malnutrition

2. Nails are white ( white nail )

     Nails are white with darker edges, can indicate liver problems, are like hepatitis. If you  

     experience this,  it should also dicuigai any other liver disorders.

3. Yellowish nails ( yellow nail )

     Fungal infection is one of the most common causes of yellow nails. If the infection gets   

     worse, the nail bed will shrink, nails thicken and crumble. In some cases, yellow nails   

     indicate a  more serious condition such as thyroid disease or psoriasis.

4. Bluish-colored fingernails ( Bluish nail )

     Bluish tinge on the nails is a sign that the body lacks oxygen. This could indicate an  

     infection  in the lungs, such as pneumonia.

5. Surface spotted nails and corrugated ( rippled nail )

     Surface pitted nails are early symptoms of psoriasis or inflammatory arthritis. Psoriasis is 

     a skin disease that almost 10% of his starts with nail problems such as this.

6. Nail cracked ( cracked nail )

     Dry and brittle nails and chapped often associated with mumps. If these conditions are

     cracked  combined with a yellowish color, it tends to be caused by a fungal infection.

7. Inflammation in the nail fold ( puffy nail fold )

     The redness and swelling around the nail is a sign of inflammation of the nail fold. This    

     can be caused  by lupus or other connective tissue disorders.

8. Dark stripe under the nail ( dark lines )

     Dark line under the nail are sometimes caused by melanoma, the most dangerous skin   

     cancer. Therefore, if you experience this, you should immediately see a doctor.

9. Bite your nails ( nail gnawed )

    Biting your nails may be regarded as old habits. But, in some cases, this is a sign of 

    anxiety, which can be treated with medication. Nail biting is associated with obsessive-

    compulsive disorder.

    If you can not stop this practice, it is better to consult a doctor.

Nails are just one sign

Although changes in the nails is often followed by a particular disease, these changes are usually not a sign of the beginning. In addition, many nail changes are not harmful to health. Not all nail changes have hepatitis. Therefore, if you are concerned about the condition of your nails, it is better to consult with experts in dermatology.