My uncle who is 64 yrs old was complaining about breaking nails. Is it a symptom of cancer. I read somewhere that breaking of nails is a early symptom of cancer? If anybody knows about this symptom, please reply,
2007-10-14 03:25:23 · 5 answers · asked by shilps 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Human nails are made out of keratin which has a tendency to break by wearing and tearing of the hair like tissue inside of it. It breaks because of the dryness caused to it just like the skin. Nails are usually made up of dead cells and do not hurt us when they break. Finger nails grow faster than toe nails. Nails have a tendency to accumulate dirt, virus, bacteria and other sorts of dirty particles especially the toe nails. It is advisable to cut your nails on a regular basis or just cut them when you feel they are coming in your way of daily work. Nails should be properly cut with the help of a nail clipper or nail cutter. You have to keep your nails clean and tidy. You can also get manicure done to give a good look to them.
Nail Breaking does not have any connection to Cancer. Please remove this idea from your mind.--
But when we talk the subject Cancer, please note that some times the nails break after chemotherapy treatments, due to the chemicals givve for this therapy.-
2007-10-14 23:46:56 · answer #1 · answered by Jayaraman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you all start thinking cancer ask your uncle if he's eating enough protein, eggs, red meat, spinach etc. A lack of protein will cause nails to break easily. I have cancer and my nails before I was diagnosed oddly enough grew so thick and strong and fast, way to fast, and to cut them I had to buy toenail clippers because regular clippers wouldn't work.
Your uncle should be asked about fatique, pain in certain areas. Loss of appetite and getting sick easily and staying sick for no apparant reason. I really hope he's well and if your family even thinks cancer he must have a complete check up with a CBC and urine everything. Good luck
2007-10-14 04:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by Pearl N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No this is NOT a sympton of cancer. It could be a sign of a a vitamin or mineral deficiency. He may also just have plain old brittle nails! Since I increased my calcium my nails have grown stronger. There are also special nail polishes that can strengthen them. (yes,uncle you can get clear so no1 will notice)
2007-10-14 03:31:24 · answer #3 · answered by impurrfect10 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no its not cancer. lack of calcium.. take pharmaton calci plus or use nail strengthener to make the nails stronger!!
2007-10-14 07:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi friend its not symptom of cancer its defesansy of vitamins and minerals ......MAINLY CALCIUM...so give him clacium content tablets it will recover dont worry....u can chewabule calciuam tablets also to him...all the best friend if u need any more sujestions u can ask mee
2007-10-14 04:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by vamsi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋