All of my finger nails have raised ridges on them and also white blotches, and my toe nails are starting to turn yellow, What does this mean and should I see the Dr.
2006-10-27 16:19:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
"Vertical ridges that appear on the nail can indicate disorders as simple as iron deficiency, poor absorption of vitamins and nutrients, overall poor health or they could indicate something as serious as kidney trouble. (So, you see why consulting your physician is so important.) These vertical ridges, as well as bumpy nails, can also suggest that one is prone to developing arthritis. Ridges running horizontally across the nail can indicate physical or mental stress."
2006-10-27 16:20:56 · answer #1 · answered by punkrawkgurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ridges are most likely a vitamin definicy. It could also be something very serious. You need to have a doctor look at it ASAP!! The yellow toe nails is a fungus. I would have the doctor look at that to or you can try an over the counter fungal cream or spray.
2006-10-31 02:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by Sylvia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ridges means you were sick at that period when they were growing. White spots are need for calcium, and yellow toe nails is a fungus. Good Luck with all that. )O(
2006-10-27 23:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by Witchy Woman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a Dr.
Changes in the nails are often the first signs of some medical problems
2006-10-27 23:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see a Doctor and get a prescription. My brother's thumb nail was like that and he had a fungus nail. The meds cleared it up.
2006-10-27 23:23:12 · answer #5 · answered by Zoey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Load up on your calcium... my nails have done that in the past to, and that is what my doctor recommended. But just in case, check with YOUR doctor, it may be a sign of something funky goin' on the inside...
2006-10-27 23:22:17 · answer #6 · answered by Red 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definetly either a vitamin deficiency or a fungal infection. My #1 guess though is the vitamin deficiency.
2006-10-27 23:21:26 · answer #7 · answered by ms pokeylope 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fungal infection, diabetes, psoriasis, arsenic poisoning.
2006-10-27 23:20:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they always told me it was calcium deficiency...I am now 28, ten years later and it went away.
I am fine. Drink milk or something
2006-10-27 23:21:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could mean a fungal infection or chemical poison
See a doctor ASAP or faster.
2006-10-27 23:20:41 · answer #10 · answered by timberland1952 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋