Do people with cirrhosis have changes in their fingernails

Most patients do not have noticeable changes. Some patients with cirrhosis who may have changes in their nails are due to malnutrition or anemia, for example. Most patients with cirrhosis do not have characteristic changes in the nails. If the general condition is good and there is no obvious malnutrition or anemia, the nails may behave normally. Some patients with cirrhosis of the liver due to the continuous decline in liver function, patients with digestion and metabolism of the function decline, resulting in malnutrition, the body has varying degrees of micronutrients, vitamins and other nutrient deficiencies, at this time, the nails will appear some abnormal changes. This may be manifested as soft and thin nails, no luster, roughness and other manifestations. If accompanied by gastrointestinal bleeding, the nails may be pale due to anemia. Nail abnormalities, but also need to rule out other diseases, such as gray nails, onychomycosis and other diseases, you can consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to clarify the cause and treatment.