Xiaoling is really a busy person, she is buried in work every day, so busy that she can't even take care of her body.
Until one day, when she lowered her head to work, she suddenly found that there were many vertical lines on her nails at some point, just like the annual rings of an old tree.
She "chuckled" in her heart, thinking, "What's the situation?"
My colleague Xiao Zhang's eyes were sharp, and he saw it at once, and quipped: "Xiaoling, these lines on your nails may be something wrong with your body!"
When Xiao Ling heard this, her heart was even more up. She thought that she had neglected her health too much, so she had to check it out this time to see what was wrong.
So, she decided to find a time to go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination, after all, the body is the capital of the revolution!
Nails are a part of our body, and changes in their shape and color can reflect the health of the body.
In recent years, with the acceleration of the pace of life, people have become more and more concerned about their physical condition, and vertical lines on nails are also seen as an important health signal.
If vertical lines appear on the nails, it may be one of these 3 diseases.
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The relationship between nails and health
The condition of the nails is often a reflection of the health of the human body. For example, features such as the color, shape, and texture of the nails can be external manifestations of the body's internal condition.
Healthy nails are usually pink in color, with a smooth surface and a certain shine. If there is an abnormality in the nails, such as yellowing, bumpy surface, or longitudinal streaks, it may indicate a problem inside the body.
In addition, changes in nails may also be related to an individual's lifestyle habits, environmental factors, and mental stress.
Therefore, observing the condition of the nails can be used as a method for us to monitor our own health, and once we find abnormalities, we should seek medical examination in time for early detection and treatment of potential health problems.
02
Nail wrinkles are also associated with iron deficiency anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is a common blood disorder that causes a decrease in hemoglobin in the body, affecting the delivery of oxygen.
People with iron deficiency anemia are unable to nourish their nails due to insufficient blood, which leads to vertical lines on the nails.
At this point, the patient can improve the condition by adjusting the diet. For example, eat more iron-rich foods, such as pig blood, lean meat, fungus, etc. If necessary, iron can also be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
In addition to dietary modifications, TCM also recommends some Chinese herbal remedies for blood tonic to help improve iron deficiency anemia.
For example, Siwu soup (composed of angelica, rehman, white peony, and Chuanxiong) is a classic blood tonic formula.
By taking these herbal remedies, patients can increase their hemoglobin levels, which can improve the condition of vertical nail lines.
03
Poor liver and kidneys
The liver and kidneys are important detoxification organs in the human body, and their health is directly related to the overall function of the body.
When liver and kidney function is impaired, nails are not adequately nourished and detoxified support, and abnormalities such as black vertical lines are prone to appear.
In order to improve this situation, patients need to pay attention to the maintenance of liver and kidneys and timely detoxification.
It is necessary to maintain a good work and rest habits, avoid staying up late and overwork; secondly, in terms of diet, you can eat more foods that have the effect of nourishing the liver and kidneys, such as wolfberry, black sesame, etc.; finally, you can also take some traditional Chinese medicine with the effect of protecting the liver and kidneys under the guidance of a doctor.
04
Vitamin deficiencies
Vitamins are one of the nutrients necessary for the normal physiological functions of the human body. They play a vital role in the growth and supply of nutrients to the nails.
Carrots and tomatoes are one of the foods rich in vitamins, and eating more of these foods can help improve the condition of your nails.
In addition to dietary modifications, patients can also take some vitamin supplements under the guidance of a doctor to meet the body's need for vitamins. At the same time, maintaining a good routine and eating habits is also one of the important measures to prevent vitamin deficiency.
Nails are a part of our body, and their subtle changes can contain important health information.
Whether it's iron deficiency anemia, poor liver and kidney function, or vitamin deficiencies, it can be a warning to us by changes in the shape and color of the nails.
Therefore, we should always keep an eye on the condition of our nails as an important means of self-health monitoring.
Of course, it is not enough to judge the health of the nails alone, we also need to evaluate our health in combination with our overall feelings and the results of regular medical checkups.
At the same time, maintaining good living habits, a reasonable diet and moderate exercise are also the basis for preventing various health problems.