medical symptoms,ridged fingernails?

Answer 1

Probably aging but look at this: http://www.drstandley.com/naildisorders_index.shtml

Answer 2

There are so many thoughts on what deficiency might cause this, ridged fingernails have long been known as a symptom of a zinc deficiency.

t It is also one of the
symptoms that sometimes occurs with Fibromyalgia and/or Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome.
You should probably
let your doctor know if they are deep ridges
Or you might try a calcium supplement - make sure to
buy one that is a combo of calcium/magnesium/zinc, for proper absorption.

Answer 3

This is from a site I tend to trust & has some good info, please check out.
Finger nails have been a good indicator of some health problems, eg it says in the article:
Concave nails, for instance, can be a sign of a deficiency in iron while horizontal grooves across the nail bed suggest a need for more zinc in the diet. Calcium is important, of course, but so are zinc and silica. In fact, white flecks across the nail are more often a sign of a zinc deficiency than a shortage of calcium.

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

You don't say how many nails are affected. My thumb nails have lots of ridges due to being damaged on a number of occasions e.g. when using a hammer or jamming them in sliding doors !!!

Answer 6

Wouldn't ridged finger nails BE a symptom? Maybe you have a fungal nail infection. Ask your doctor...

Answer 7

If you have ridged finger nails then you could have a fungal nail infection

Answer 8

I also have ridged finger nails.I have been told by a specialist it is due to stress,

Answer 9

It may be a fungal infection or you mayh not be getting enougth calcium, your doc should be able to tell you

Answer 10

I read somewhere that it means liver problems..