How would you react if you come to know that certain abnormalities in the hands would reveal hidden or underlying health issues in us? Taken aback right!!
It is true that the skin, nails, joints and circulation etc in the hands are closely linked to the cardiovascular system, nervous system etc. Point to be noted is that subtle changes in colour, swelling, or nail shape would show the health conditions like nutrient deficiencies, thyroid disorders etc in us. Even serious liver disease would also be revealed by these subtle changes. Please take care.
Various abnormalities in our hands that would suggest a hidden health problem in u are
Having cold hands:
It must be taken into account that having cold hands always would indicate poor blood circulation, low thyroid function etc. For some people, hands would be cold even in warmer conditions. They must get checked for BP and thyroid without fail.
Having shaky hands:
Caffeine or stress can cause mild hand tremors. If the hand tremors are persistent, then it could be due to serious issues like PD or Parkinson Disease.
Having clubbed fingertips:
Oxygen deprivation in the blood is shown by clubbed finger tips. Here, finger tips swell and the nail curves downward. Lung diseases, heart diseases and liver diseases are revealed by this.
Having discoloured nails:
If a person has fungal infections, bronchitis etc, then his or her nails would be yellowish in colour. In the same manner, pale coloured nails reveal the presence of anaemia. Lack of oxygen in the blood (due to heart and lung disorders) is shown by bluish nails.
Having swollen fingers:
Arthritis, hormonal imbalances and kidney disease are shown by swollen fingers. Internal stress would be shown by inflammation and fluid retention etc.
Having red, itchy rashes:
Eczema or psoriasis can cause persistent rashes on the hands. Autoimmune diseases and allergic reactions to foods etc would also cause red itchy rashes. Please take care.
Having skin peeling around finger tips:
Vitamin B deficiency or niacin or vitamin B3 deficiency or vitamin B7 deficiency would result in skin peeling around finger tips.
Numbness or tingling sensation:
Carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes etc would be shown by these kinds of sensations in the hands. Please be careful.
Dark lines under nails:
Trauma could be shown as dark lines. It is shocking to note that dark lines under the nails could be due to melanoma also. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer is known.
Weak grip strength:
Muscle wasting or nerve issue or early stage of rheumatoid arthritis is indicated by weak grip strength. Overall decrease in the physical health in the senior persons is also shown by this.
