I have a deep ridge in each of my fingernails on my right hand. The ridge or groove is in the same place toward the bottom of each nail. I heard that this was a sign that something is or was medically wrong at the time. I have them on the other hand too, but they arent as deep. Can anyone tell me what might have caused this.
2006-09-08 12:47:22 · 5 answers · asked by psycho_mistress 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
according to B Bates "Physical Examination and History Taking" a transverse groove across the nails is a result of an acute illness, appearing some weeks after the illness. and they will grow out and become normal again
2006-09-08 12:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by georgia2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see a reputable, english speaking, ethestician (nail specialist). They can tell what kind of ridges you have. Sometimes deep ridges can be caused by injury to the nail bed (eg wart removal etc). Other ridges come from some vitamin deficiencies. Some people say you are missing calcium others B12, and yet others iron.
You might try taking a multiplevitamin with iron to see if they grow out. I have also heard that taking gelatin capsules helps get rid of ridges.
Good luck.
2006-09-08 12:55:13 · answer #2 · answered by Tempest88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ridged finger nails COULD and I stress could be a symptom of heavy metal toxicity. A hair mineral analysis by a reputable lab would show any high levels of heavy metals
2016-03-17 10:47:47 · answer #3 · answered by Marie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a vitiman defiency probably calcium
2006-09-08 12:48:46 · answer #4 · answered by oceanlady580 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prenatal vitamins
2006-09-08 13:08:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋