Your nails is not just a part of your body, it is a significant part that gives you subtle sign about your health and body in general. The nails is not just for beautification, read along and know what happens when your nails start telling you things about your health.
1. Yellow Nails
As the name suggests, it means you have a yellowish nail. The main reason why you have a yellow tinge on your nails is because of a fungal infection. As the case worsens, the nails may thicken and crumble.
In rare conditions, yellow nails can indicate more severe and serious conditions such as thyroid disease, lung disease, diabetes or psoriasis.
On a lighter note though, your addiction for dark nail polish could be to blame.
2. Pale Nails
While the significance of pale nails is usually disregarded, it is attributed to chronic situations such as Anaemia, Congestive heart failure, Liver disease and Malnutrition.
3. White Nails
If you have whitish nails with darker rims, this is an indication of liver problems I.e Hepatitis. It can also be linked to jaundice.
4. Bluish Nails
The color blue has always been an indication for both air and water. That is exactly what it means in this situation as well. Bluish nails indicates the body is not getting adequate oxygen supply and this could indicate lung problem such as emphysema.
5. Rippled Nails
A ripples or pitted nail is an early indication of psoriasis or inflammatory arthritis. Discoloration is also common as the skin beneath can turn reddish brown.
6. Gnawed Nails
While Nail biting is an old bad habit that dies hard, some are addicted to it. It could also be as a result of persistent anxiety which could be treated. It is also worth knowing that nail biting could be as a result of obsessive-compulsive disorder. See your doctor for treatment.
With the above, you should be able to read the signs your nails are telling you about your health.
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