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Someone mentioned ridges on their nails and I have a question. I used to

not have any ridges pre-op, but now all my nails have them. When I asked my

surgeon about it, he said maybe my nails were harder now because of all the

extra protein, but I never had soft nails before. Do the ridges mean

anything?

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8/2/02

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In a message dated 9/13/2003 4:26:39 PM Central Daylight Time,

katobe@... writes:

>

> Someone mentioned ridges on their nails and I have a question. I used to

> not have any ridges pre-op, but now all my nails have them. When I asked my

> surgeon about it, he said maybe my nails were harder now because of all the

> extra protein, but I never had soft nails before. Do the ridges mean

> anything?

> ---------------------------------------------

>

> From my files: Carol A

>

Nail Health>

>

> Here is an article on nail conditions. Hope this helps. Townsend

> RN Fingernails and nutrition

> Did you know you can tell a lot about a person by looking at their nails?

> Not just what their shade of polish is, or whether they do heavy housework

> and not by the nail length. We're not just looking at cosmetics here, but

> rather at unpolished nails and seeing if they have anything to say about

health.

>

> Nails are our protection for the nerves in our fingertips, while toenails

> protect toes from damage or injury. They are part of the skin layer and are

> made up of a protein called keratin. A healthy blood supply will create a

> peachy-pink nail bed. If there is a deficiency or physical problem within our

> bodies, the fingernails will show it.

>

> What are some of the problems that can show up on the nails, and what are

> the signs?

>

> Discolored nails: Diabetes, stress, allergies and simple illness can cause

> your nails to appear discolored. A greenish nail color, however, can be a

> sign of infection, either in the nail bed or in your system. Bluish nail beds

> can be a sign of lung trouble, such as emphysema or even asthma. A simple dark

> blue line in the nail can be a sign of skin cancer. Tiny black streaks can

> indicate a heart problem, while reddish-brown spots can indicate a deficiency

> of folic acid, protein or vitamin C.

>

> Yellowing nails are early signals of various internal disorders, such as

> diabetes, respiratory or liver problems. White lines in or across the nail can

> signal fever, liver or heart disease, kidney disorders or, more likely, a

> lack of iron or zinc in your diet.

>

> We've seen what the color of our nails has to say, but what about the

> shape, texture and overall condition?

>

> Nail shapes: Nails that tend to curl under at the tips can signify

> respiratory or heart problems, while nails that are raised at the base can

also

> signal respiratory trouble. Square, wide nails can be a result of a hormonal

> disorder while flat, thin nails can be from insufficient vitamin B12.

>

> The texture of fingernails can tell as much about ones general health as

> the color can. Below are some common texture abnormalities and what they can

> possibly indicate.

>

> Nail textures: 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.

>

> Nutrition plays an extremely important role in every function of our

> bodies, right down to the tips of our fingers and toes, literally. As well as

> signs of other possible disorders, nails can let us know how we add up when it

> comes to getting all of our required nutrients.

>

> Since nails are mainly made up of protein, they can immediately alert us

> to a lack of it in our diet. White lined bands across the nail beds can signal

> a protein deficiency. You can get protein from beans, oats, seeds, nuts,

> eggs and lean meats.

>

> Calcium is also important for healthy nails. Without it, the nails lose

> their strength and become brittle and dry. You can find calcium in green leafy

> vegetables, dairy products, sesame seeds or even a daily supplement.

>

>

> As mentioned before, ridges in the nails can be a result of vitamin deficie

> ncy, one of which is the B vitamins. Vitamin B is needed for strengthening,

> while vitamin B12 also strengthens while promoting normal nail growth and

> healthy coloring.

>

> Vitamin C is another necessary vitamin. Adequate intake can help prevent

> hang nails and swelling of nail tissue, and a frequent occurrence of either of

> these symptoms is a good indication of a deficiency.

>

> Probably the most common sight on the nails is the " white spot " . Although

> it has been noted that white lines can be symptoms of a serious disorder,

> their presence is more than likely a result of iron or zinc deficiency. Before

> worrying about any severe disease, your first step should be to see your

> doctor and have him/her test your levels of iron and zinc. Zinc supplements

are

> easily found in any pharmacy while additional iron intake needs to be

monitored

> by your physician.

>

> The best way to assure yourself of healthy nails is to eat a well balanced

> diet. You'll need plenty of protein as well as fresh fruits and vegetables.

> Sufficient water intake is also important, for as well as keeping the rest of

> you healthy it provides moisture for nails. If you feel you are still not

> getting enough essential vitamins and minerals it is recommended that you take

> a comprehensive supplement.

>

> (As always, it is important to note that this is provided to be purely

> informative, and under no circumstances should one take this information and

use

> it for self-diagnosis. If you are concerned or suspect you may have any

> condition, see your doctor immediately.) >>

> ----------------------------------

>

> From: annmills@... (Ann Mills)

> I did a google search on ridges in nails and came up with this:

> HORIZONTAL RIDGES Injury; infection; nutrition

>

> LONGITUDINAL RIDGES Aging, poor absorption of vitamins and minerals;

> thyroid disease; kidney failure. Lack of protein can also cause these ridges.

> Also lack of Vitamin A. The body needs Vit. E to absorb vitamin A so it may

> mean you need Vit E if you are taking Vit A and it's not improving. I also

read

> that ridges in fingernails indicates iron anemia Hope this helps

> Ann

>

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