Subtle Nail Modification May Indicate a Hidden Disease
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We usually look at nails when they break, change color or when it's time for a new manicure. But doctors also pay attention to much smaller details, including the small bright crescent located at the base of the nail.
We usually look at nails when they break, change color or when it's time for a new manicure. But doctors also pay attention to much smaller details, including small ones.
A study conducted in the US has shown that redness appearing at the base of the fingernails may be a sign of hidden systemic diseases such as heart, liver, and rheumatic disorders.
A new scientific study conducted in the US has revealed that changes in nail structure can indicate hidden diseases in vital organs. The study proved that a change in the white, crescent-shaped pattern at the base of the nails to red could be an early sign of serious health problems such as heart failure, cirrhosis, and inflammatory rheumatism.
A new study has shown that redness that appears on the nail bottoms may be a harbinger of hidden systemic diseases such as heart, liver and rheumatic disorders.
Some diseases may manifest themselves as body changes even before symptoms develop. For heart failure, cirrhosis or rheumatoid arthritis, a small change in the root of the nail could be an alarm signal.
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