What reason is fingernail flat hollow

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In today's era of environmental pollution, people suffering from flat and sunken nails are becoming more and more common. Recently, we found that there is a small sunken nail and thumb of both hands. Although there are no other symptoms, it has no impact on life and work, but we are always worried. What's 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 fingernail flat hollow

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.

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.