Patient's question:
The child came back and said that his friend's fingernails had small crescents, but his fingernails didn't. I don't know if the crescents are good or not. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Some people say that having a half-moon shape on the nails indicates good health and sufficient nutrition.1. Nails turning white: Acute cases are often seen in cases of blood loss or shock; chronic cases are associated with anemia, hookworm disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, advanced pulmonary tuberculosis, etc.; if the white area is as translucent as frosted glass, it may be a sign of cirrhosis.
2. Nails turning white, thin, and soft are commonly seen in chronic digestive diseases.
3. Nails turning yellow are often due to a lack of vitamin E. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed to be caused by damp-heat accumulation and is seen in conditions such as hypothyroidism, carotenemia, and nephrotic syndrome.
Nails generally have many interpretations, so if you have concerns about your health, it is recommended to visit a hospital for examination and treatment.