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Could pkd cause horizontals ridges/indents in the nails? for years now i have them on both of my thumbs & sometimes on pointer fingers.
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Nail ridges: Horizontal ridges are often an indicator of a health problem which requires medical attention. If you have just noticed ridges in your nails, you shouldn't panic, but you may want to make time to see a doctor to discuss the change. One extremely common cause of ridges on fingernails is malnutrition or malabsorption. Many vitamin deficiencies cause ridges on fingernails, as the body's production o
Answered 5/17/2017
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Changes in nails: are associated with chronic kidney disease, not that just caused by polycystic kidney disease. The buildup of nitrogen waste products seems to be the culprit as well as medications and malnutrition. These horizontal or transverse ridges are called Beau's lines. Your kidney disease has interfered with the growth of the nail. The ridged nails can also be spoon-shaped/concave from anemia.
Answered 5/17/2017
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