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What Are Vertical Lines On Fingernails And Toenails Suggestive Of?
I have noticed my finger nails and toe nails have vertical lines in them. One of my toe nails has a split down the center. I also have started to edd have joint pain and just some generalized body pain. i am also having some mild depression symptoms. Is this something I need to see a doctor about?
Wed, 23 Oct 2019
Hello,
Ridges in the fingernails are usually normal signs of aging. Slight vertical ridges usually develop in older people. But in some cases, they may be a sign of health problems like vitamin deficiencies or diabetes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
Ridges in the fingernails are usually normal signs of aging. Slight vertical ridges usually develop in older people. But in some cases, they may be a sign of health problems like vitamin deficiencies or diabetes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
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