Last Updated on January 7, 2021
Among the problem that diabetic people can have in their fingernails, we find nails that have become yellow, fragile, brittle, ridged, and sometimes thickened. Moreover, if you notice that the skin that exists around the nails has become red, then you might want to go check your sugar levels.
#8 – You Have Anemia
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Anemia means the absence of enough healthy blood cells, which are responsible for delivering oxygen to your tissues and organs, in your body. This means that your nails will become extremely pale.
As soon as you notice such a thing happening, make sure that you go to the doctor and ask for an anemia test. The test will allow you and the doctor to make sure about your condition. If it turns out that you do have anemia, then you have to start treatment and switch to an anemia diet.
#9 – Something is Wrong with Your Kidneys
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Trouble with your kidneys could cause your fingernails to display some changes. Look to see if your fingernails seem to be half-brown, -red, or -pink.
If you notice such a thing in your fingernails, that could mean that you are suffering from chronic kidney disease and you need to get your kidneys checked.
Failure at the level of your kidneys is not something to be taken lightly: all the toxins in your body go through the kidneys and out from your body in the form of urine.
#10 – You Might be Having Problems with Your Heart
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Heart problems are another thing that could cause a change in the appearance of your fingernails. Nails that have become blue are considered heart problem symptoms.
Aside from heart problems, moreover, blue nails could be an indication of lung issues, bacterial infections, among others. Make sure, therefore, that you get yourself checked; never ignore signs of heart problems or any other signs for that matter! Stay safe!
These have been 10 health conditions that your fingernails can tell you about. Be very attentive from now on to your nails and report to your doctor as soon as you notice something off. It could really be a matter of staying alive or kicking the bucket.
