Question 1

my son is 20 years old and from the time he was less than a year old, i remember him having solid white fingernails. should we be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Leukonychia: Leukonychia 
white nails. Consider hypoalbuminaemia or chronic renal failure. May be familial. Transverse leukonychia, or multiple parallel white lines, are thought to be due to manicuring but may also arise in association with beau's lines.

Question 2

what would cause my hands to be stiff, swollen, and with solid white fingernails? along with facial swelling

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Please see your internist or family doctor.  You may need to be referred to a rheumatologist for further evaluation.  Please don't wait too long.

Question 3

i have brown/black stripes on my finger nails, both hands and the lines are mostly in the middle. they don't appear as one solid line but but multiple faint lines close to one another. big toe nail also has stripes. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Melanonychia: Melanonychia is caused when the pigment cells, called melanocytes, deposit melanin into the nail. These deposits are usually grouped together. As your nail grows, it causes the stripe of brown or black to appear on your nail. Underlying causes are too many to list here. Some are serious. If you are exhibiting other symptoms, see Dr to determine if underlying chronic disease can be treated

Question 4

hello i have a solid white looking seed on the shaft of my penis. when i touch it, its very hard but nothing happens?

Accepted Answer

: It is probably cystic in origin. Let your doctor have a look at it. Good Luck

Question 5

would my fingernail grow once again normally as before after it 's been smashed.now it is about to peel off...what should i do after it's gone?

Accepted Answer

It should: If you lose your current nail, the new nail that grows in should grow normally. This assumes that the trauma did not damage the nail matrix which lived under the cuticle. The matrix cells are the ones involved in regrowth and if damaged can lead to permanent nail dystrophy.

Question 6

i woke up in one morning and my finger was dark brown and some of my fingernail too was brown i dont know from where its coming and i dont feel from it and i can feel my finger fine but the texture is bad it feels like my finger was burnt (didnt?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor as your symptoms warrant an evaluation.
Wish you good health.

Question 7

can you feed baby solids at 4months?

Accepted Answer

What's the hurry: Fifty years ago some kids were fed solids as soon as they got home because the home made formula was better for cows than babies.Now that breast feeding or modern formulas are here, they do not need anything for the first year.Most recommend they start after they can sit up and the tongue thrust fades at 6mo. Early feedings risk hospitalization for food reactions, later, not so risky.

Question 8

recommended time to start a baby on solids?

Accepted Answer

Birth, but: Fifty years ago some kids were fed solids as soon as they got home because the home made formula was better for cows than babies.Now that breast feeding or modern formulas are here, they do not need anything for the first year.Most recommend they start after they can sit up &amp; the tongue thrust fades at 6 mo. Early feedings risk hospitalization for food reactions, later, not so risky.

Question 9

how many oz of solids should my 8mo approx get a day?

Accepted Answer

Wrong question.: Different foods have differing numbers of calories and different varieties of nutrients. Also, children of the same age can be of very different weights. At such a young age, milk or formula has a very appropriate mix of nutrients for your infant and there is no great urgency to supplement it. See how your child is growing and then check with his doctor for further advice.

Question 10

how to tell when baby is ready for solids? hes going to be 4 months next week. he stares at everything we eat?

Accepted Answer

: Fifty years ago some kids were fed solids as soon as they got home because the home made formula was better for cows than babies. Now that breast feeding or modern formulas are here, they do not need anything for the first year.Most recommend they start after they can sit up and the tongue thrust fades at 6mo. Early feedings risk hospitalization for food reactions, later, not so risky.

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My son is 20 years old and from the time he was less than a year old, i remember him having solid white fingernails. should we be concerned?

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What would cause my hands to be stiff, swollen, and with solid white fingernails? along with facial swelling

A member asked:

I have brown/black stripes on my finger nails, both hands and the lines are mostly in the middle. they don't appear as one solid line but but multiple faint lines close to one another. big toe nail also has stripes. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

Hello i have a solid white looking seed on the shaft of my penis. when i touch it, its very hard but nothing happens?

A member asked:

Would my fingernail grow once again normally as before after it 's been smashed.now it is about to peel off...what should i do after it's gone?

A member asked:

I woke up in one morning and my finger was dark brown and some of my fingernail too was brown i dont know from where its coming and i dont feel from it and i can feel my finger fine but the texture is bad it feels like my finger was burnt (didnt?

A member asked:

Can you feed baby solids at 4months?

A member asked:

Recommended time to start a baby on solids?

A member asked:

How many oz of solids should my 8mo approx get a day?

A member asked:

How to tell when baby is ready for solids? hes going to be 4 months next week. he stares at everything we eat?

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