WHAT DOES THE COLOUR OF YOUR NAILS TELL YOU ABOUT YOUR BODY

Nails seem very small but are often great indicators of changes in your body. Changes in nail colour are more than just cosmetic; they can be an important indicator of our health. Carefully observing and interpreting these changes can be the first step in caring for your health.

Nails turning white can be considered an early symptom of kidney disease. Conditions like Lindsay’s nails (half-white and half-red or brown), absent lunula, leukonychia (white spots), and melanonychia (brownish spots) may signal kidney issues in one's body.

Fingernails turning blue signifies a lack of oxygen supply in the body. This can be a sign of circulatory problems, respiratory problems, cardiac problems, or conditions such as Raynaud's syndrome, which can indicate a serious health problem that requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Pale nails can often indicate anaemia, a condition in which red blood cells do not carry enough oxygen due to low haemoglobin levels in the blood. It can also be a sign of various health problems, including nutritional deficiencies, heart disease, and liver disease.

Yellow nails can indicate a number of health problems. One of the most common causes is lung disease and fungal infections, which are especially common on toenails. Yellow nails can also result from diseases such as chronic bronchitis, lymphedema, liver disease, diabetes, or long-term smoking.