She is 4 years old.
2006-06-06 11:01:43 · 8 answers · asked by angelalovin2003 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
The nail is important in protecting the sensitive nerve-endings, and this needs to be addressed with a doctor in order to help her develop normally.
Possible causes:
1. Fungal infection.
2. Nervous system disorder.
3. Nutritional deficiency.
4. Mineral deficiency.
5. Genetics.
6. Compulsive behavior (Tourette's - no, not as in swearing; most people with Tourette's compulsively pick at some part of the body)
7. Defect in the nailbed or nail matrix.
Start with a pediatrician and have him or her refer you to a good dermatologist.
2006-06-06 11:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by Veritatum17 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a calcium deficiency, or even a fungal infection. I would suggest you take here to the doctor, he can runs test to see what it is. Besides, it can be a symptom of something more serious, not that a calcium deficiency isn't serious, just that there are alot of diseases out there that I don't even know.
2006-06-06 18:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by ianr1984 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw someone ask this question on tv like on a news show and they said it is because you don't get enough protien bc thats what your nails are made of
2006-06-06 18:08:18 · answer #3 · answered by Jeni C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Desease... or maybe just very soft nail. You might want to take that up with her Doctor
2006-06-06 18:05:01 · answer #4 · answered by Åⓝⓞⓝⓨⓜⓞⓤ§ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor nutrition for sure.
Possibly a hygiene realted issue as well.
HELLO, GO TO A DOCTOR!
2006-06-06 18:05:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not enough milk drinking ? some kind of calcium deficiency ? are there other problems ? like with hair or teeth ?
2006-06-06 18:04:33 · answer #6 · answered by bbq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i dont really know but have u gone to the docter and see what he said well if u didnt go to the docters Ok ok
2006-06-06 18:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by Larz Sasuke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to be the one to suggest it, really, but -- self injury?
2006-06-06 18:05:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋