The appearance of the nails sometimes indicates a thyroid patient.

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For according to candidate of medical sciences Oleksiy Tsykin, the condition of the nails can signal problems with the thyroid gland.

Doctor Tsykin said that the most frequent violation of the gland's functions is an increased level of hormones produced by the thyroid gland – in his case, the pathology is indicated by fatigue, a drop mood, weight loss.

But a patient with a thyroid gland can also affect the condition of the nails, causing them to separate from the bed.

“Nails separate from the nail bed, the process begins with the ring finger. This symptom is called “Plummer's nails”, in honor of the endocrinologist Henry Plummer”, said Oleksiy Tsykin.

The doctor added that thyrotoxicosis can occur due to increased secretion of thyroid hormones. With this condition, the shape of the fingers changes in a specific way: they swell and become like drumsticks. If you notice this, you should definitely consult a doctor.