I have these vertical lines on my nails, and they've been there for years, but I was just wondering what they are symptoms of? Why do they form? They are part of my nail, they are ridges and are constantly there!
2006-11-19 19:08:39 · 5 answers · asked by rame_dean 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Vertical nail ridges are fairly common and don't indicate serious illness. They tend to increase with age. They may be hereditary but they are no cause for concern. Be concerned about horizontal ridges, "splinters" and changes in nail color. If the ridges you have bother you, try using a nail buffer along with a ridge-filler to smooth them out a bit.
2006-11-19 19:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is actually a typical sign of someone with fibromyalgia. Not everyone who has the lines has fibro. But EVERYONE who has fibro has the vertical lines. I was diagnosed a couple of years back, and then I found out that this was a common symptom (sp?) amongst sufferers, but not well communicated about.
2006-11-19 19:13:17 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It could be a fungus or a health disorder. Depending on what they look like, it could be a symptom of Beau's Lines. If they are bothering you, consider visiting a dermatologist or your doctor.
2006-11-19 19:11:09 · answer #3 · answered by snookums 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
VERY COMMON CONDITION , IT IS USUALLY FROM MEDICATIONS YOU ARE OR HAVE TAKEN , OR FROM A INJURY THAT YOU COULD HAVE HAD SOMETIME AGO , AND IT CAN BE HEREDITARYALSO , CURROGATIONS AND HORIZONTAL LINES AS WELL AS LITTLE DARK LIKE "SPLINTERS " , YOU MAY WANT TO ADDRESS TO YOU DOCTOR , JUST FOR YOUR OWN PIECE OF MIND , I WOULDNT WORRY TOO MUCH ,
TAKE CARE : ) LB
2006-11-19 19:25:46 · answer #4 · answered by Lois B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have them too, im diabetic and have high blood pressure, but no one said they were related.
2006-11-19 19:09:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋