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What your nails are silent about: what diseases can be detected – a specialist told
29.05.2024 08:26
The body signals about malfunctions in a variety of ways. Skin may start to peel, hair may fall out, or certain changes may appear in the nail plates.
It is important to respond to any changes, especially if the shape or color of the nails has changed.
Dermatovenerologist Irina Avramenko spoke to Lenta.ru about what diseases can be identified by changed nails.
Turned completely or partially white
Frosted glass-colored spots that appear on the nails indicate liver problems, such as cirrhosis.
The nail turns yellow
This already indicates jaundice and impaired lymph flow.
The nail turns black
Such cases are observed during diabetic gangrene, arterial thrombosis.
Dark brown color
This occurs in cases of endocrine pathology (Addison's disease) or during excessive radiation exposure, as well as when taking tetracycline antibiotics.
Nails turn blue
The cause may be chronic vascular disease, respiratory system disease, circulatory problems, atherosclerosis of the arteries, venous insufficiency and systemic inflammatory diseases.
Green nails
This is a sign of a bacterial infection. It can be caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
In addition, if lines, stripes, or transverse grooves appear on the nails, then we can talk about a variety of diseases, such as eczema, psoriasis, diabetes, pulmonary embolism, heart attack, infections, as well as peripheral circulatory disorders and other ailments.
However, in any case, only a doctor can make a diagnosis.
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