Health Tip: Don't Ignore Fingernail Abnormalities
(HealthDay News) - An abnormality in all or some of your fingernails can signal a potentially serious medical condition.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these examples:
-Sunken areas on the fingernail can signal malnourishment.
-An abnormal shape to the fingernail, with ridges and an inward curve, can signal iron deficiency anemia.
-White flecks in the nail can indicate leukonychia, which could be caused by factors including zinc deficiency or heavy metal poisoning.
-An abnormal color or tenderness could indicate an infection, often caused by fungus or yeast.
-Streaks of blood in the nail can signal an infection, notably effecting heart valves.
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