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High Cholesterol Symptoms: 7 Warning Signs That May Show Up In Your Nails

A high cholesterol occurs when fats and other substances build up (plaque) in the blood vessels called arteries. As the condition progresses, and more plague forms overtime, the arteries become clogged leading to poor blood flow. Often your fingernails may signal high cholesterol, check out all the seven forms that an individual with high cholesterol may notice shift in his/her finger nails.

Ridges On Nails

Change in fingernails is often caused due to an underlying health issue like cholesterol or a heart problem. Ridges, known as onychorrhexis, can also be caused due to other health problems like nutritional deficiencies and anaemia.

Dark Lines Or Discolouration

High cholesterol can significantly affect blood circulation often leading to visible changes in your fingernails, often causing dark lines or discolouration. Also Read - Signs of Poor Heart Health: 5 Clear Indicators Your Bad Cholesterol Level Is Too High

Clubbing Of Nails

High cholesterol can also affect your fingernails, causing them to curve with a spongy finger tip. This often indicates a sign of long-term oxygen deficiency due to cholesterol imbalance.

Bluish Or Purple Nails

Another sign your nails may reveal about high cholesterol is when they turn to a bluish or purple colour. If you notice any changes, do not delay, but consult with your doctor immediately. Also Read - Top 5 Cholesterol Myths, Here's What American Heart Association Says

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Brittle Or Weak Nails

Another reason your nails may become brittle and break off easily can be linked to high cholesterol. This happens when proper blood circulation is disrupted and fingernails receive less oxygen and nutrients, more than it requires to thrive.

Slow Nail Growth

If you notice your nails taking ages to grow back after a fancy trim, it could be a sign of high cholesterol. This happens when their is a reduced blood flow in your body. Also Read - Cholesterol And Heart Disease: THIS Gene Therapy May Lower Bad LDL And Prevent Cardiovascular Risk: STUDY

Pale Nails

When a person has high cholesterol, they may sometimes notice nail discolouration, with the fingernails turning pale.