Question 1

horizontal ridges on nails suddenly with pale nails im scared liver disease. ct spot on liver (scary) ultrasound clear hida 81% endonoscopies colonoscopies and endoscopic ultrasound nothing just gastritis upper right quadrant pain still?

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: Commonest reason for ridges on nails is nutritional deficiency syndrome, especially vitamin B-Complex deficiencies. If  alcohol is not an issue for liver disease other causes could be thyroid  and trauma. So a visit to PCP for comprehensive evaluation and Lab investigation. The 'gastritis' itself suggest one should review their foods, drinks and medications &amp; OTC analgesics like the NSAIDS.

Question 2

i have horizontal wavy nail ridges. what is that?

Accepted Answer

a reaction to somet: Those types of lines can be due to stress or chemicals such as chemotherapy.

Question 3

what causes horizontal nail ridges (beau's nails)?

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Beau's lines: Some are infection in nail bed, injury, skin disease, low calcium, chemotherapy drugs.

Question 4

i m  37 years old ,  healthy  female , no medical history , why do i have bumps or horizontal ridges on my nail?

Accepted Answer

May be psoriasis.: The london criteria for psoriasis allow for diagnosis if five of ten nails of the hand have prototypic findings.  Horizontal ridging is one, as are "pits."  however, some people with psoriasis have small-blister-like elevations.  See if family members have psoriasis!

Question 5

what would cause horizontal nail ridges and white spots on nails?

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Nail ridges: The ridges can be caused by infections, rheumatoid arthritis or actual trauma to the nail bed.

Question 6

horizontal nail ridges always mean onychomycosis or are there other reasons for this?

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Not necessary fungus: These may not be fungal in nature. There are other causes such as outside injury to the nail plate, or other systemic diseases.

Question 7

often notice horizontal ridges on thumb nail, usually only one nail. currently there are 2 horizontal on one nail. what could cause this ?

Accepted Answer

If only on ONE: nail it usually indicates TRAUMA to that cuticle at a remote time (often seen with manicures)
Multiple horizontal ridges indicate an ILLNESS or NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY at the time of the nail growth.

Hope this helps
NOTE THYROID conditions have been associated with nail abnormalities.

Question 8

i have small bumps throughout my fingers, most are on the joints. i also have horizontal ridges in my nails, the deepest ones on my thumbnails, help!

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: A dermatologist would be best qualified to evaluate,advise and,if necessary,treat you or refer you.  Occasionally bumps on joints are related to arthritis; also,ridges in fingernails may be a finding in psoriasis -present or future.

Question 9

i have horizontal nail ridges on thumb and little finger for 6 months now. is it due to hormonal imbalance, nerve damage, or anemia?

Accepted Answer

Beau's Lines: The indentations can appear when growth at the area under the cuticle is interrupted by injury or severe illness. Conditions associated with beau's lines include uncontrolled diabetes and peripheral vascular disease, as well as illnesses associated with a high fever, such as scarlet fever, measles, mumps and pneumonia. Beau's lines can also also be a sign of zinc deficiency.

Question 10

24 year old male. horizontal ridging in toenails. nail feels a bit rough. mainly in big toe and toe next to big toe. fingernails not affected. normal?

Accepted Answer

Probably Normal: Horizontal ridges in the nails may be associated with trauma, acute severe illness, malnutrition or metabolic condition, chemotherapy and results from any interruption in the growth of the nail plate. Given the isolated nature of your nail ridges, local trauma to the great and second toe are most likely the cause of these findings in an otherwise healthy person.

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Horizontal ridges on nails suddenly with pale nails im scared liver disease. ct spot on liver (scary) ultrasound clear hida 81% endonoscopies colonoscopies and endoscopic ultrasound nothing just gastritis upper right quadrant pain still?

A member asked:

I have horizontal wavy nail ridges. what is that?

A member asked:

What causes horizontal nail ridges (beau's nails)?

A member asked:

I m 37 years old , healthy female , no medical history , why do i have bumps or horizontal ridges on my nail?

A member asked:

What would cause horizontal nail ridges and white spots on nails?

A member asked:

Horizontal nail ridges always mean onychomycosis or are there other reasons for this?

A member asked:

Often notice horizontal ridges on thumb nail, usually only one nail. currently there are 2 horizontal on one nail. what could cause this ?

A member asked:

I have small bumps throughout my fingers, most are on the joints. i also have horizontal ridges in my nails, the deepest ones on my thumbnails, help!

A member asked:

I have horizontal nail ridges on thumb and little finger for 6 months now. is it due to hormonal imbalance, nerve damage, or anemia?

A member asked:

24 year old male. horizontal ridging in toenails. nail feels a bit rough. mainly in big toe and toe next to big toe. fingernails not affected. normal?

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