7 Common Nail Conditions Linked To Serious Diseases That You Should Not Ignore Page 2

3. Yellow Nails

The yellow nails are the result of a deficiency of vitamin E in the body. The solution for this issue is very simple, you just have to start the supplement of vitamin E. The natural source of vitamin E consists of sweet potatoes, peanuts, hazelnuts, wheat germ oil and almonds which you can add in your daily diet.

Split or Brittle Nails

This condition of nails is due to lack of moisture and vitamin B in the body. To resolve this issue You can start the intake of gelatine, calcium supplements, and colloid minerals to get rid of this condition. For pregnant women biotin can be dangerous, thus one should not take this supplement without the instruction of a physician.

5. Vertical Ridges

The malnutrition or deficiency of vitamin and minerals are reflected through the vertical ridges. You can use almond oil and chamois buffer and polish your nails. Do this 2-3 times a day. Do not go for ridge fillers as it consists of synthetic chemicals in it.

6. Horizontal Dents or Ridges

The horizontal dents are actually a sign of nutritional deficiencies, high fever, psoriasis or can cause due to trauma after surgery. The supplements of protein and vitamin A are advised by Petty to cure this condition.

7. Fungus

The frequent exposure of nails to warmth and dampness leads to fungus issue in the fingernail. The greenish, yellow or messy look of nails indicates the fungal infection. You can use tea tree oil soak to get rid of the fungal infection in the nail.

At What Point You Should Be Concerned

Here are some health indication of nails which are serious and you should get a medical help for such conditions.

• Blue nail beds indicate issues in blood flow
• Fragile nails indicate hypo- or hyperthyroidism
• Upward-bending nails lead to thyroid infection
• Yellow nails represent the chronic bronchitis
• White nail beds indicate liver infection
• Red nail beds lead to coronary illness

In the above condition, you must go for a health check up and treat the issues on the immediate basis.

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