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What Causes Concave Nails?
Question: what are the causes of concave thumb nails?
Brief Answer:
Abnormal nails
Detailed Answer:
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You are concerned about abnormal nail specifically concave nails. This is seen usually in people who have iron deficiency anemia. Once the anemia is resolved the nails grow normally. I recommend that you see your medical provider to have labs for screening for iron deficiency anemia. Other nutritional deficiencies can also cause nail changes so a good comprehensive lab should rule out any other deficiencies
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Abnormal nails
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are concerned about abnormal nail specifically concave nails. This is seen usually in people who have iron deficiency anemia. Once the anemia is resolved the nails grow normally. I recommend that you see your medical provider to have labs for screening for iron deficiency anemia. Other nutritional deficiencies can also cause nail changes so a good comprehensive lab should rule out any other deficiencies
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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