There is a horizontal line on the nail

People attach great importance to their physical health. We are familiar with every part of the body and we would be nervous if there is a problem in that part. Some people find that they have a horizontal line on their nails. In many cases, it does not have any big impact on our body, but some people think it is a sign of poor health. So what may be the cause of a horizontal line on the finger nail?

Specific performance and annotations:

1. It is a normal physiological phenomenon;

2. It is a manifestation of vitamin A deficiency;

3. Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia are usually accompanied by pale or sallow complexion, fatigue, general weakness, palpitations, headaches, etc. In addition to the above symptoms, severe patients may also have stomatitis, glossitis, angular cheilitis, and dysphagia;

4. Long-term mental stress and severe lack of sleep. It is the proof of overwork and overexertion of the brain;

5. It may be caused by trauma. Any slight damage may leave marks;

6. It indicates that there is chronic inflammation in some tissues and organs of the body. It may be due to decreased kidney function, pancreatitis, long-term inflammation of the small intestine, rheumatism, etc.

Other pathological explanations:

If brown vertical lines or cracks appear on the surface of the nails, extending from the fingertips to the base of the nails, it indicates intestinal inflammatory lesions or indicates vitamin deficiency and iron deficiency. Whitening of the nails indicates zinc deficiency. General paleness indicates anemia. The appearance of brown and yellow stripes on the nails is a sign of liver disease. However, it is worth noting that this brown-yellow stripe must appear on all ten fingernails at the same time to be considered a liver disease; if it only appears alone, it cannot be used as a basis for diagnosis and may be a characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis.

suggestion:

Eat more whole grains and fruits, pay attention to eating more foods rich in iron in your diet, supplement with nutritious foods when necessary, and take appropriate amounts of vitamin A. If you feel obvious discomfort in other parts of your body, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

Additional knowledge:

The nails of a healthy person are smooth, glossy, translucent, and evenly pink in color, with a certain curvature attached to the fingertips. At its base there is a half-moon shaped white nail arc, which protects the nails, commonly known as the "health circle". Changes in the shape, gloss, and color of the nails can reflect the health of the body. Put ten nails in the sun and observe them, moving your fingers up and down. If there is a shining reflection on the surface of the nails, it shows that the overall health is in excellent condition and the functions of all organs in the body are intact and normal.

Other cases:

People with short nails have weak hearts and are easily infected by diseases from the abdomen to the waist and lower body. If the tip of this kind of nail is flat and embedded in the flesh, it may cause neuralgia, rheumatism and other diseases.

People with narrow lower nails are more susceptible to diseases of the spine and other bones, especially those with very soft nails, who are always very calcium deficient.

People with shell-shaped nails should pay extra attention to minor problems with the spinal cord and nervous system.