8 unusual signs on fingernails that can warn of disease

Horizontal and vertical lines on your nails are often related to your diet.

1. People with other lung-related diseases often have nails that curve inward. When this happens, the fingertips become rounded and the curve of the nails changes, developing an upward and downward curve.

2. Small pits or dents that appear on the nails can be a sign of arthritis, psoriasis, or eczema.

3. People with poor diets will have thinner and more brittle nails than normal people.

Poor diet will lead to poor health and thin, brittle nails.

4. Horizontal lines on your nails indicate that you are under severe physical stress. They often appear in people who have undergone chemotherapy. They can also appear after severe illness, injury, or malnutrition.

5. Vertical lines on the nails can be a sign of aging. They sometimes appear in people who are malnourished.

6. The nails of a person with iron deficiency are deformed like a spoon. Instead of curving down and covering the finger, the sides and front of the nail will grow upward, causing the normal convex shape to become concave.

7. People with kidney and liver problems may have split nails, with one half white and one half pink. Liver and kidney problems often cause discoloration of the nails and skin.

8. People with ingrown nails will have kidney or thyroid problems.

When you see unusual signs on your nails, you should see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

According to Ngoisao.net