Patient's question:
Symptoms: The child is 10 years old, with horizontal lines and white spots on the fingernails and toenails. The horizontal lines can be peeled off by scratching. Onset time: Over a month. Examination results: No examination has been conducted. Previous treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been administered. Desired assistance: What is the cause?Doctor's answer:
There may be three possible reasons for white spots or horizontal lines: First, if you frequently experience symptoms of stomach pain, it could be due to roundworms. Second, poor digestive function. Third, a lack of certain trace elements in the body.Advice: It is recommended to first have a thorough check-up at a regular hospital to test for trace elements, and then seek further treatment.
Care and Management: The appearance of horizontal lines on the nails indicates the early stages of a dangerous pathological condition. Initially, these lines may only appear at the very bottom of the nails. As the nails grow, the lines gradually move upward at a rapid pace. Experts skilled in this field can determine the potential period of onset of the disease based on the position of these lines.