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5 Nail Changes That Signal Hidden Health Problems
Maryland physician Dr Kunal Sood listed five nail signs that may indicate underlying health conditions in an Instagram post on August 8. Spoon-shaped nails (koilonychia) are classically linked to long-standing iron deficiency…
The Story in Brief
Maryland physician Dr Kunal Sood listed five nail signs that may indicate underlying health conditions in an Instagram post on August 8. Spoon-shaped nails (koilonychia) are classically linked to long-standing iron deficiency but require blood tests for confirmation. Small white spots usually stem from minor trauma, not nutritional gaps.
A new dark or brown streak on a single nail needs a dermatologist’s evaluation, as it could be subungual melanoma. Yellow, thick nails often signal fungal infection but can also result from psoriasis or trauma. Nail clubbing, enlarged fingertips with increased curvature, may point to lung, heart, liver or inflammatory bowel disease. The article stresses that nail changes alone cannot diagnose a disease.
The Indian Opinion
Social media posts warning that white spots mean a calcium deficiency are a lazy scare. Most are just bumps or nail-biting bruises. But the opposite extreme, dismissing a dark streak as harmless, is equally dangerous. The real test is not a Google search but a doctor’s exam. Watch how many people actually visit a dermatologist versus self-treat with antifungal creams they bought online.
Source: timesnownews.com
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