Switch to हिंदी

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

हिंदी
  • Health A-Z
  • Home Remedies
  • Diseases
    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Cancer
    • Heart Attack
    • Pneumonia
    • Diseases A-Z
  • Diet & Fitness
    • Weight Management
    • Exercise & Body Building
    • Diet & Recipes
    • Yoga
  • Coronavirus
  • News
  • Pregnancy
    • Conceiving
    • Infertility
    • Labour & Delivery
    • Pregnancy week-by-week
    • Breastfeeding
    • Baby Names
  • Beauty
    • Skin
    • Hair
    • Grooming
  • Photos
  • Videos
BLA21 cibil.com ageas federal zee hindustan
Home / Diseases-conditions / Liver-disease / Can your nails indicate a liver problem?

Can your nails indicate a liver problem?

There is probably a connection with your nails and your liver.

By: Debjani Arora   | | Published: December 15, 2017 7:50 pm
Tags: Liver cirrhosis  Liver damage  Liver disorders  Liver health  Nails  
Tips to get rid of dark skin around nails Hindi

I am sure before you read this headline you might not have given this much thought. Imagine this: Nails and liver, probably you thought there would not be much connection between the two. But the amazing thing about the human body is that everything is related to each other and yes, your nails can be indicative of your liver health. Here are some more ways in which your nails indicate a health crisis. Also Read - Beware! Chronic abdominal pain could be a sign that your liver is in danger

Also Read - Brittle nails to peeling nails: What your body is trying to tell you? Don't ignore these signs



There are studies that tell us how the changes in the nails are indicative of a dysfunctional liver or a condition of the organ that could be life-threatening. In fact, a study published in the Journal of European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology in the 2010 pointed out that nail changes are important criteria in asserting liver conditions. In fact, changes in the nails is a marked symptom of various liver conditions like liver cirrhosis, hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B (HBV) virus infections. Apart from the nails, liver disorders also affect various parts of the skin. Also Read - What your nail health can tell you: Don’t ignore these signs

The study comprised of 100 patients suffering from HCV, HBV and liver cell failure and 100 normal healthy controls. Both groups underwent full history taking and thorough general examination, complete blood picture, hepatitis B antigen, hepatitis C antibody, liver function tests, abdominal ultrasonography and PCR were performed in patients with liver disease. Full nail examination was performed on both groups.

It was noticed that nail changes were more prevalent in the patient group (68%) than in the control group (35%). The nail infection, onychomycosis (a fungal infection of nails) was the most common finding in 18% of patients and that in controls was 10% followed. Apart from onychomycosis, the other nail problems that were prevalent in people suffering from liver diseases were longitudinal striations, brittle nails, clubbing of fingers, dystrophic nails, leukonychia and longitudinal melanonychia (types of fungal infections).

The study thus concluded that nail changes are observed not only in patients with liver cirrhosis but also with HCV and HBV infection. This stands to be additional clinical criteria for general practitioners and dermatologists to help them with a diagnosis of these common systemic infections of the liver.

So, if you see any kind of change in your nails, go and check with your GP on the same. Chances are that your body is giving you a clue that your liver needs some TLC now.

Reference:

1: Salem A, Gamil H, Hamed M, Galal S. Nail changes in patients with liver disease. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2010 Jun;24(6):649-54. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2009.03476.x. Epub 2009 Nov 2. PubMed PMID: 19888943.

Image source: Shutterstock

Published : December 15, 2017 7:50 pm
Read Disclaimer

The 48th Annual Congress of the Indian Society of Nephrology - ISNCON 2017 inaugurated in New Delhi

The 48th Annual Congress of the Indian Society of Nephrology - ISNCON 2017 inaugurated in New Delhi

Milind Soman's show 'I Can You Can' will make you quit smoking

Milind Soman's show 'I Can You Can' will make you quit smoking

Please Wait. Article Loading ....

Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus Updates

Stay Informed, Be Safe

  • It is ‘unrealistic’ that COVID-19 pandemic would be over by 2021 end: WHO expert
  • Co-WIN glitches leave citizens in quandary: 92 per cent unable to register for COVID-19 vaccine
  • COVID-19 vaccine for variants: Pfizer, Moderna test a third ‘booster’ dose for efficacy
  • ASCOT expands into India to find the most effective treatment for COVID-19
  • Bihar to get free COVID-19 vaccination, even at private hospitals: CM Nitish Kumar

Health Calculators

BMI Calculator
bmi Calculator
Ideal Body Weight
ideal body weight
Daily Calorie Intake
Daily calorie intake
Calories Burned
calories burned

Related Stories

Beware! Chronic abdominal pain could be a sign that your liver is in danger

Beware! Chronic abdominal pain could be a sign that your liver is in danger

Side effects of OTC medicines: Paracetamol overdose can lead to liver failure

Side effects of OTC medicines: Paracetamol overdose can lead to liver failure

Have brittle nails? Try these tips to strengthen your nails

Have brittle nails? Try these tips to strengthen your nails

Brittle nails to peeling nails: What your body is trying to tell you? Don't ignore these signs

Brittle nails to peeling nails: What your body is trying to tell you? Don't ignore these signs

What your nail health can tell you: Don’t ignore these signs

What your nail health can tell you: Don’t ignore these signs

Health News in Hindi

Shraddha Kapoor Birthday: श्रद्धा कपूर की फ्लॉलेस और ग्लोइंग स्किन का राज हैं ये सिंपल टिप्स एंड ट्रिक्स, आप भी करें ट्राई

Glaucoma (Kala Motia): 4 तरीकों से ठीक किया जा सकता है काला मोतिया, जानें इस बीमारी से बचाव के आसान उपाय

ओट्स को दूध में डालकर या फिर सब्जियां मिलाकर खाने से घटेगा वजन, पढ़ें कैसे खाने से घटेगी कमर

Covishield की 2 डोज लेने के बाद भी MBBS स्‍टूडेंट निकला कोरोना पॉजीटिव, जानिए क्‍या है पूरा मामला

शादीशुदा लोग ऐसे पता लगाएं उनका पार्टनर दे रहा है धोखा, जानें 5 चौंका देने वाले हिंट्स

Read All

Recent Posts

  • Lifestyle has a huge impact on your pregnancy: Boost fertility with these little changes
  • World Hearing Day: Nearly 700 million people will experience hearing loss by 2050, warns WHO
  • 33-year-old man with a rare cancer of the appendix and small intestine, gets second lease of life
  • It is ‘unrealistic’ that COVID-19 pandemic would be over by 2021 end: WHO expert
  • COVID-19 vaccine for variants: Pfizer, Moderna test a third ‘booster’ dose for efficacy

About The health Site

TheHealthSite.com is India's largest health site with more than 40 lakh unique visitors per month. We focus on fitness, beauty, health, pregnancy and more.

Most popular health and wellness website in India in 2012 at the Website of the year awards.

health@corp.india.com
+91 – 22 – 6697 1234
Landline Phone number 91 – 22 – 2490 0302.

ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LTD, 18th floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.

Useful Links

  • Weight Loss
  • Keto Diet Tips
  • Skin Care Tips
  • Intermittent Fasting
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Ashwagandha
  • Cancer
  • Pneumonia
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dengue
  • Typhoid
  • Tuberculosis
  • Chickenpox
  • Chikungunya
  • Depression
  • Hepatitis
  • Diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Swine Flu
  • Baby Names
  • Cough and cold
  • Heart Attack
  • Breast Cancer
  • Ebola Virus
  • Dengue
  • Malaria
  • International Yoga Day
  • Hypotension
  • Heart Failure
  • Asthma
  • Brain Tumour
  • Celebrity Fitness
  • Goitre
  • HIV/AIDS

We respect your privacy

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Author Profiles

Copyright © 2021 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. All rights reserved.