Alteration in the nails reveal health problems

• April 25, 2024

The keratin is a protein hardened that covers and protects nail of the feet and hands, however, its function is not exclusively this. Through the appearance of the nails, especially when you notice any change of color in them, you can infer if there is a health problem in the body.

However, what are the most frequent changes in coloration?GetQoralHealth He reveals them to you:

1. Yellow: indicates mainly that the person smokes; the nicotine it manifests itself by staining the nails and fingers; especially the index finger. The diabetes , diverse liver conditions or one bronchitis Chronic can also turn them yellow.
2. Blues: warns that there is a lack of oxygenation in the blood , caused by emphysema , bronchitis , asthma and others respiratory disorders .
3. Blanquecinas: reveal liver problems such as cirrhosis . While decreasing the level of albumin , the lower part in the shape of a half moon gains size.
4. Rojas: This coloration is due to circulation problems or a bacterial endocarditis , infection of the lining of the heart chambers and valves.
5. With white spots: manifest a deficiency zinc for poor diet, sometimes arthritis and even poisoning.
6. If you notice any color change in your nails, it is important to go immediately to the dermatologist to rule out any infection by mushrooms as the Onychomycosis ; If the pigmentation is not given for this reason, the advisable thing is to consult other specialists who determine the origin of this alteration in the nails.

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