Take a Good Look at Your Nails: They Can Show If You Have a Serious Illness

TL;DR

Terry's nails, characterized by pale nails with a thin reddish-brown line at the tip and an absent lunula, can indicate serious conditions like liver failure, cirrhosis, congestive heart failure, kidney failure, or diabetes.
While nail changes are often harmless and related to aging, injuries, or habits, certain signs may point to underlying systemic diseases.
Other early symptoms of heart failure include fatigue, shortness of breath, and leg swelling, while early cirrhosis may present with fatigue, weight loss, nausea, or abdominal discomfort.
Most common nail problems stem from injuries, nail biting, discoloration from smoking or polish, improper trimming, water exposure, or fungal infections.
Nails naturally change with age and during pregnancy, and typically regrow after injury, but persistent or unusual changes should be medically assessed.

Continuer la lecture de l'article original