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Vitamin B deficiency causes fragility, with horizontal and vertical ridges. ... There isn't much reliable information out there on ridges (vertical) on fingernails, but on balance, I would say "It does not seem like you should worry too much about vertical ridges."
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10 I have a very noticeable, horizontal ridge on my left thumb. would that indicate some type of health factor? - anon50081 9 I have had ridges on all my fingernails for some yesrs now! What has caused this? Anon31395 - anon38664 8 I ...
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Lately I have noticed that my fingernails have ridges in them that run from cuticle to tip and feel bumpy when you run your finger across the nail, ... Ridges running up and down the nail also indicate a tendency to develope arthritis". "A deficiency of the B vitamins causes fragility with horizontal and vertical ridges".
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Vertical nail ridges are common and often become more numerous as you age. ... What causes vertical ridges in fingernails? ... If your fingernails change color or develop horizontal ridges, see your doctor. These changes may indicate underlying health problems, such as respiratory disease, malnutrition or even heart attack.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/nails/AN00591
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Healthy nails are smooth, without ridges or grooves. They're uniform in color and consistency and free of spots or discoloration. Nails can develop harmless conditions, such as vertical ridges that run from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. ... Here's what you need to know to keep your fingernails in tiptop shape.
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Nail abnormalities are problems with the color, shape, texture, or thickness of the fingernails or toenails. ... Ridges are tiny, raised lines (linear elevations) that develop across or up and down the nail. ... Causes Return to top...
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Nail abnormalities are problems with the color, shape, texture, or thickness of the fingernails or toenails. ... Ridges are tiny, raised lines (linear elevations) that develop across or up and down the nail. ... Kidney disease can causes a build-up of nitrogen waste products in the blood, which can damage nails.
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It is a lack of calcium, but as other posters have mentioned it can also be due to illness and some medications can cause this. Doctors can tell a lot about a person's health by the color of their finger nails and the shape of them. A tint ...
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Online information sources and tools for patients seeking to better manage their health. ... The Medical College of Wisconsin Office of Clinical Informatics has been involved with a number of initiatives designed to bring timely, relevant health information to consumers. ... More about MyChart...
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