A professional can identify health problems even by the condition of the patient's nails.
If dark stripes or spots appear on your nails, this is a sign that it’s time to see a doctor.
This statement was made by therapist Alexei Khukhrev, reports the publication “ Moscow 24 ”.
As the doctor noted, if the spots under the nails appeared on their own, they are irregular in shape and of different colors, then this could be a sign of melanoma.
Problems with nails can also indicate other possible ailments.
For example, if they break often, this is a sign of iron deficiency. In some cases, this indicates problems with the thyroid gland.
If there is inflammation, pustules and ulcers around the nails, this may indicate a lack of zinc in the body.
Nails can also be attacked by fungus. In this case, the plate is not only brittle, but it may also thicken and peel.
Therefore, if changes appear on your hands, you should consult a doctor.
