{"id":241598,"date":"2023-11-19T19:34:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T19:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/?p=241598"},"modified":"2023-11-19T19:34:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T19:34:56","slug":"im-a-doctor-you-should-check-your-fingernails-every-two-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/lifestyle\/im-a-doctor-you-should-check-your-fingernails-every-two-weeks\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I\u2019m a doctor &#8211; you should check your fingernails every two weeks\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Dr Chris: Nail problems can reveal serious health conditions<\/h3>\n<p>People should check their fingernails every fortnight, a doctor has revealed.<\/p>\n<p>If you notice a change in colour in your nails it could be an important indicator for a number of health conditions.<\/p>\n<p>If your nails appear white, yellow, blue or black, you could be suffering from a serious condition, according to Dr Zainab Laftah<\/p>\n<p>A consultant dermatologist at HCA UK at The Shard, Dr Laftah told The Times: \u201cPale white nails can be a sign of iron deficiency anaemia, heart or kidney issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYellow nails are commonly seen in people with thyroid and lung infections while blue nails, due to low oxygen in the blood, can signify heart and lung conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>\u2018Sponge-like&#8217; fingernails could indicate deadly cancer &#8211; &#8216;Seek medical help\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/11\/590x\/secondary\/White-fingernails-5065773.jpg?r=1699976518948\"><\/p>\n<p>Black marks on nails can be a sign of skin cancer, warned Dr Laftah. He advised: \u201cIf you see black dots or marks, consult a GP or dermatologist straight away.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>White nails, also known as leukonychia, is when white spots or streaks appear on your nails.<\/p>\n<p>Potential causes include allergies, injuries, fungal infections, poisoning, diabetes, heart failure and liver cirrhosis.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Low B12 levels may progressively affect the thumbnails &#8211; telltale sign[INSIGHT] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Changes to your fingernails and toenails that could signal cancer[EXCLUSIVE] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Man, 34, experiences unusual arthritis symptom on his fingernails[REAL LIFE] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/11\/590x\/secondary\/Black-nails-5065779.jpg?r=1699976519000\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/g> <defs> <clipPath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"\/> <\/clipPath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Cold temperature can also cause fingernails to turn blue. But if they stay blue upon warming up it could be a sign of a condition known as cyanosis.<\/p>\n<p>This occurs when there isn\u2019t enough oxygen in your blood. If fingernails remain blue it may be an underlying condition interfering with the body\u2019s ability to deliver oxygen-rich blood.<\/p>\n<p>Black nails can result from a trauma or a fungal infection, but in some cases the cause can be more serious, including heart disease or melanoma.<\/p>\n<p>Melanoma causes the skin to develop one or more patches of dark, irregular-looking skin.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, the patch of darkening skin grows beneath the nail bed.<\/p>\n<p>If you notice any prolonged changes in the colour of your nails, see a GP.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/health\/1834945\/doctor-check-fingernails-every-two-weeks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr Chris: Nail problems can reveal serious health conditions People should check their fingernails every fortnight, a doctor has revealed. 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