fingernail deficiency

Ridges, pits,thickening or thinning of nails may suggest an underlying infection, kidney disease or nutrient deficiency. In your case,differentials will be a fungal infection, psoriasis or it may be a benign presentation of an underlying infection. Do you have any other associated signs or symptoms like a rash or scaly plaque in other parts of the body?

I don't believe that it's lactose that causes that, otherwise just about everyone with lactose intolerance would have those marks. I've heard of people with Celiac getting those streaks in the teeth, because that was one of the ways my nephew's parents discovered he had Celiac. He can't have gluten or dairy either one, which is normally the issue with Celiac.

Have you been checked for vitamin deficiency?

malnutrition, protein deficiency, vitamin A deficiency, anemia (deficiency of red blood cells), not enough oxygenation, poor circulation, numbness, or heart disease [source: Medscape]. No lunula at all on all fingers (missing lunula) has been recognized as a feature of various chromosome abnormalities." - Absent lunula - Hand Research.

Nutritional deficiencies that show up in the fingernails usually are in both hands and in at least 2-3 fingernails. For example, spoon shaped finger nails that can hold a drop of water. This is called the "water drop test" may indicate an iron deficiency; this has been seen in iron deficient patients on dialysis. White spotting in several nails, both hands may indicate a zinc deficiency.

My fingernail has a dent in it! How did it come down and how do I get rid of the nail dent?

Google "Nail" and "deficiency" and you should get a lot of hits. "fingernail" and "disease" on wikipedia gives you some insights as to what the symptoms on your nails can mean.

I had a pretty significant vitamin B deficiency causing megaloblastic anemia and required shots weekly for several months...Also, I have had problems with highs and lows of calcium, iron, and magnesium...I had a hair analysis done which revealed no heavy metal toxicities, but a deficiency in molybnium (? sp), copper, and nickle...and of course, low ferritin (showed in blood tests too)...My doc believes I have a borderline malabsorption problem and a low intrinsic factor...Something inherited...

Hello, Random bruising and cuts may be due to anemia and deficiency of vitamins C, K, B12, or folic acid. Try taking multivitamins for some days along with the iron and vitamin D supplements and see if the symptoms improve. If the symptoms persist then get an evaluation done from a dermatologist. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.

Is fingernails determine who the father is?

Why is my fingernail on my middle finger starting to pull away from my skin and turn white and the bottom half is pitting and peeling? What could this be?

m a medical technology student and the only thing that comes to my mind is Iron Deficiency Anemia. He has a decent diet... he is not mal-nourished at all... he doesn't have any other symptoms of IDA except for the deformed nails. I know that IDA has a slow onset... but maybe there is another explanation for this. I'm wondering if you have ever seen any skin conditions that would cause a nail defect such as this... Would a fungal infection explain this?

Can HIV be transmitted if semen got underneath a fingernail? In otherwords, is the tissue underneath the fingernail vulnerable to passing HIV into the blood stream?

I did have unexplained heart rhythm issues myself (went up to 250 or 300 bpm) and finally figured out I had a severe magnesium deficiency. Magnesium deficiency is a cause of high blood pressure as well. I also had high blood pressure and high heart rate from hyperthyroidism. I do have vertical ridges but I have quite a few deficiency states so I figured it may be due to that.

Do you think the virus will transfer from my hand to zipper to then underneath my fingernail? Is it possible to get underneath the fingernail from a small metal zipper?

Does herpes whitlow cause pain under the fingernail and forearm? I've heard of the tingling and burning, I'm not feeling either but I'm feeling numbness under the fingernail and forearm? I did use the bathroom and with the same hand I pulled up my zipper and then in seconds used the underneath of my fingernail very firmly to secure it without washing my hands, very paranoid I spread the virus to my zipper then to the underneath of my fingernail.

I scratched it using my fingernails and i noticed the pimple rash had a blood (red but the blood did not went outside the body) and i checked the fingernail that i used there is no visible blood also... Questions: 1. If the technician have a dried blood in my car and my fingernail hit or touches the blood and used the same fingernail to scratch my pimple rash...Do you think this is hcv transmission? Higk Risk, Low Risk Or No Risk? Begging for your merciful answer..My anxiety is killing me.

Could this be a type of fingernail material growing from the scalp? The physical consistency of this 'hair' strongly resembles that of a fingernail. Extensive searching the net has found nothing. Surely my daughter is not the only case like this. I read about keratin, but it seems the keratin in hair and nails is the same.

Hi, I would like to know what is the best way to assess the damage caused by B12 deficiency. I have suffered of it for a long time and the stupid doctors I've seen wouldn't find out... Now I'm probably f***ed up... Which test should I get to evaluate this?

EDS is a rare genetic connective tissue disorder, that pertains to collagen deficiency (s). There are many types. It is best to see a geneticist, rheumatologist for diagnosis. There are many websites, blogs, support groups, etc. That can help guide you in finding specialists in your area. Hope this helps!

Fingering is not a risk of HIV transmission cut with a fingernail or not.

Hey there, Am I at risk of any serious disease if I get a very mild scratch from some other man's fingernail? This happened to me a few days back while travelling in a train. Since then, I have been thinking about it and it has been causing me a lot of anxiety. Any help would be extremely appreciated. Thanks and regards.

About two months ago my fingernail developed a black mark near the nailbed. It has since continued up toward the top of the nail while changing brownish now puple with the uppermost tip is turning white. I have an appointment in October.It doesn't hurt and does not appear to look fungal according to my doctor. Is October to long to wait? I read that melanoma can develop under the nail.

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