Patient's question:
Problem Description: The fingernails of the child's thumb and index finger have lifted from the crescent area and fallen off within a few days. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
If the nail bed is white, check if there's a semicircular area at the bottom. This is the nutritional ring, and the more there are, the better it indicates that the baby is getting enough nutrition. If there are fewer, it suggests the baby may not be getting enough nutrients. If the entire nail is white, check if the baby might be anemic. The color of the nails can reflect the baby's current nutritional status. Sometimes, it's not caused by calcium deficiency but rather nail inflammation. It's best to follow the doctor's advice.