What reason is nail concavity

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We should attach great importance to physical diseases. Recently, we found that there is a small depression on the nail and the thumb of both hands. Although there are no other symptoms, it has no impact on life and work, but we are always worried. What is the cause of this? So I've looked up a lot of information and now I'd like to share it with you

What reason is nail concavity

First, there is a term "spoon shaped nail" in medicine. Its clinical manifestation is that the center of the deck is sunken, the edge is cocked, the nail becomes thin, the surface is rough and streaked, and the whole nail becomes flat or spoon shaped. two

Second: it is mainly caused by some iron deficiency anemia diseases, such as cardiovascular and blood system diseases, iron deficiency anemia, intestinal mucosal iron malabsorption, polycythemia, hemochromatosis, coronary heart disease, these diseases can make the iron in patients with relative or absolute reduction, resulting in spoon shaped nail.

Third: when the body lacks vitamin PP, B2, especially vitamin C, it can also cause spoon shaped nails. Another reason is some genetic diseases, such as hereditary dysplasia of femoral nails, nail patella syndrome, etc.

matters needing attention

Most of this situation is caused by iron deficiency, so attention should be paid to supplement iron agent first. Female friends should pay attention to whether menstruation is regular, in this case, children should pay attention to a balanced diet.