It turns out that a simple look at the ten fingers can reveal a lot. If there is a problem with the nail pigmentation or appearance, it can indicate not only the disease of the nail itself, but also many systemic diseases, such as lung disease, heart disease, and even heavy metal poisoning.
The nail is made up of keratin, which is a dead cell, and it grows continuously because it is constantly being squeezed out by the living cells in the nail bed. The nail is like a microcosm of the body and can reflect the health condition. Normal nails are generally smooth, pinkish, and translucent in shape. However, if your internal organs are not functioning properly, it will directly affect the health of your nails. If the nails reflect the body condition, should not it be well groomed nails?
To know whether a person has a disease, Western medicine is commonly used to test the blood, urine test; Chinese medicine will take the pulse, look at the tongue, look at the color.
But it turns out that a simple look at the ten fingers can also tell the difference. The nails are part of the human skin, and if there is a problem with the pigmentation and appearance, it can reflect not only the disease of the nails themselves, but also many systemic diseases, such as lung disease, heart disease, and even heavy metal poisoning.
The nail is made up of keratin, which is a dead cell, and it grows continuously because it is constantly being squeezed out by the living cells in the nail bed. The nail is like a microcosm of the body and can reflect the health condition. Normal nails are generally smooth, pinkish, and translucent in shape. However, if your internal organs are dysfunctional, it will directly affect the health of your nails, and common signs include
1. brittle and cracked easily.
Cause: blood circulation problems; or lack of vitamin A, C, B3, B6 or calcium, iron, etc.; or thyroid disorders.
2, upward bulging thickening.
Causes: due to lack of oxygen, can be chronic lung disease or lung cancer; or congenital heart disease; or suffering from other genetic diseases.
3. Fragile, with dimples or even detachment from the nail bed.
Cause: Possible to suffer from eczema, psoriasis or injury.
4. Discoloration or deformation.
Cause: There is a possibility of fungal, viral or germ infection. If the nail is infected with pseudomonas, it may even turn green. Yellow nails mainly reflect chronic airway problems.
5. A deep horizontal line appears on the nail surface.
Cause: Severe protein deficiency, which can be caused by malnutrition, or chemotherapy sequelae.
6. White dots or streaks appear.
Reason: Slight white spots may be a lack of nutrients, serious can be heavy metal arsenic poisoning, another absorption of excessive silver toxicity will appear blue nails.
7, the front end split.
Reason: Wet water for too long; excessive application of nail polish or nail wash.
8, cloudy color, nail end with dark lines.
Cause: Can reflect serious diseases such as cancer, heart disease or diabetes.
How to improve? If you have a fingernail problem under your diet, remember to see a doctor immediately to find out the cause and treat it early. For healthier nails, you can also start with your diet.
1, enough protein: nails are made of protein, if the bottom of the nail white horizontal lines, it is possible that protein is not enough, it is advisable to eat more beans, seeds, nuts, eggs or meat and other foods.
2, calcium to strengthen the nail: lack of calcium can lead to dry and brittle nails, eat more cheese, milk or bean food.
3, vitamins to prevent young line: vitamin B can promote nail growth and maintain a healthy color, if not enough absorption, nails can appear young line.
4, minerals to prevent white spots: nails appear white spots may be a serious disease, may also be a lack of zinc or iron, it is appropriate to consult a doctor. Foods rich in zinc include seafood, eggs and meat.