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whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails?
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 375734
2/23/2008 12:10 AM
Report abusive post | whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails?
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going horizontal? raised ridges. not really visible, but its the same color as the rest of the nail and all, but seems raised and feels very bump but a perfect lined ridge across. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 326428
2/23/2008 12:11 AM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
not a damn thing  |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 326428
2/23/2008 12:15 AM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
it means you'll have a joyful and fulfilling life |
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Dr Woo Woo
User ID: 367468
2/23/2008 12:21 AM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
[link to www.webmd.com]
Could be a symptom of disease or nutritional deficiency. Or nothing to worry about. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 375734 (OP)
2/23/2008 12:25 AM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
yeah, there are no spots or anything or discoloration. i just noticed this, actually. and they arent indented.
its like, it is raised like a scar.. but these are perfectly aligned. in the middle of the nails. i swear these werent there before. which is odd, because this must have happened since the nail was grown in, maybe, unless i just didnt notice. its mainly on the thumb nails.. a small bit on the index fingers.
i used to get the white specks lastyear but that stopped. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 275365
2/23/2008 12:26 AM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
means to stop chewing your fingernails |
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Coolchick
User ID: 312470
2/23/2008 12:27 AM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
It's begun! You're ascending!!
If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 375734 (OP)
2/23/2008 12:33 AM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
i never chew my nails. LOL
im wondering if it means something about my bowels. LOL. i read it can be mineral deficiency (oh they say that about all of them), or liver or metabolic issues, or even diabetes. well, all my cousins have diabetes, pretty much and they have those. i have IR, but too much insulin, so far. maybe its turned into diabetes fully. hm. still, my nails never did this. just kinda odd. not freakin out about it or anything. lol. my body is weird and most of the time its nothing serious at all so i just say fuckit half the time anymore. but yeah. just curious.
these are thick ridges, though. i have vertical ones,but they are very light, faint and just, normal. always had those. since i was a little thing. these other ones arent like those.
its actually thicker in these ridgey areas. hmm.
i DO have psoriasis. but not around the nails or on the nails. not that kind. i mainly have it on my scalp, eyebrows, but its under control with my usual regimen. anywhere else it has ceased and isnt active. maybe its metabolic. i have all kinds of weird metabolic things going on with the IR/IBS. LOL |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 375734 (OP)
2/23/2008 12:33 AM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
It's begun! You're ascending!! Quoting: Coolchick
YAY! then! LOL |
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Doctor Coloumbo
User ID: 115
2/23/2008 8:42 AM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
Do you do a lot of crash diets? Do you suffer from bulemia?
Answers:
Tiny white speckles appearing under the fingernails suggest a possible deficiency of calcium or zinc, the-activity of internal parasites, chronic constipation, or a state of fatigue. A single horizontal white line crossing the nail is typically associated with lead or arsenic poisoning.
Horizontal ridging crash diets, trauma and lack of attention to diet can create these horizontal grooves in the nails. One single ridge on one finger is probably due to nail damage. One ridge found on all the finger nails may hint of a one off traumatic event, or a crash diet for instance
Horizontal white lines Mee's lines may reveal nutrition deficiency as well as poisoning from certain minerals, also associated with fever and possible coronary disease
Vertical ridging can be hereditary revealing a predisposition to health problems such as rheumatoid arthritis, allergen sensitivity
White specks possible vitamin or mineral deficiency of calcium, zinc, magnesium and possible vitamin B6, also appear as a result of tiredness and anxiety, and can disappear when stress is removed
Long, black specks Bacterial infection of the heart valves
Red streaks Long term high blood pressure, and possible bacterial infection of the heart valves in severe cases
Concave (spoon shaped) nutrition deficiency, lack of energy, constant exposure to chemicals, occasionally found in mental illness, also linked to iron deficiency anaemia and therefore often found in pregnant and pre-menopausal women
Convex (humped nail that curves around the fingertip) respiratory disorders, bronchitis, colds, can be found in the hands of heavy smokers
Humped nail a more pronounced version of the convex nail with a swollen nail bed, revealing respiratory and/or heart disorders, emphysema, heart disease, poor oxygenation, can be symptomatic of cirrhosis of the liver. Swollen, clubbed fingers with a blue discolouration have been associated with lung tumours
Brittle nails lack of calcium, mineral imbalance
Thickened nails possible cardiovascular or lymphatic problems, psoriasis
Thickened, yellow hue can be associated with lymphatic problems, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A yellow hue can also appear as a result of wearing nail varnish
Red nails Poor circulation
Brown-white discolouration Bottom half brown/fawn, top half white associated with kidney disease
Very pale nails possible iron deficiency
Pale nails with thin red band towards the top edge of the nail possible liver disease
Longish square nails Fussiness associated with hypochondria
Very short, square nails Critical, irritable nature, prone to affectation and neurosis
Long and narrow emotional instability, tendency for psychological disorders
Extremely long and narrow hypersensitivity
Fan shaped Also known as the Cardiac nail, being associated with potential heart problems, sensitive, impulsive, irrational, or even neurotic disposition. Nails may take on this shape as a result of severe stress of shock. Stress is a problem for the owner of this shaped nail.
Short, wide and broad explosive temper, strong and resilient |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 378958
2/23/2008 9:20 AM | |
River Girl
User ID: 379262
2/23/2008 12:22 PM
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Do you do a lot of crash diets? Do you suffer from bulemia?
Answers:
Tiny white speckles appearing under the fingernails suggest a possible deficiency of calcium or zinc, the-activity of internal parasites, chronic constipation, or a state of fatigue. A single horizontal white line crossing the nail is typically associated with lead or arsenic poisoning.
Horizontal ridging crash diets, trauma and lack of attention to diet can create these horizontal grooves in the nails. One single ridge on one finger is probably due to nail damage. One ridge found on all the finger nails may hint of a one off traumatic event, or a crash diet for instance
Horizontal white lines Mee's lines may reveal nutrition deficiency as well as poisoning from certain minerals, also associated with fever and possible coronary disease
Vertical ridging can be hereditary revealing a predisposition to health problems such as rheumatoid arthritis, allergen sensitivity
White specks possible vitamin or mineral deficiency of calcium, zinc, magnesium and possible vitamin B6, also appear as a result of tiredness and anxiety, and can disappear when stress is removed
Long, black specks Bacterial infection of the heart valves
Red streaks Long term high blood pressure, and possible bacterial infection of the heart valves in severe cases
Concave (spoon shaped) nutrition deficiency, lack of energy, constant exposure to chemicals, occasionally found in mental illness, also linked to iron deficiency anaemia and therefore often found in pregnant and pre-menopausal women
Convex (humped nail that curves around the fingertip) respiratory disorders, bronchitis, colds, can be found in the hands of heavy smokers
Humped nail a more pronounced version of the convex nail with a swollen nail bed, revealing respiratory and/or heart disorders, emphysema, heart disease, poor oxygenation, can be symptomatic of cirrhosis of the liver. Swollen, clubbed fingers with a blue discolouration have been associated with lung tumours
Brittle nails lack of calcium, mineral imbalance
Thickened nails possible cardiovascular or lymphatic problems, psoriasis
Thickened, yellow hue can be associated with lymphatic problems, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A yellow hue can also appear as a result of wearing nail varnish
Red nails Poor circulation
Brown-white discolouration Bottom half brown/fawn, top half white associated with kidney disease
Very pale nails possible iron deficiency
Pale nails with thin red band towards the top edge of the nail possible liver disease
Longish square nails Fussiness associated with hypochondria
Very short, square nails Critical, irritable nature, prone to affectation and neurosis
Long and narrow emotional instability, tendency for psychological disorders
Extremely long and narrow hypersensitivity
Fan shaped Also known as the Cardiac nail, being associated with potential heart problems, sensitive, impulsive, irrational, or even neurotic disposition. Nails may take on this shape as a result of severe stress of shock. Stress is a problem for the owner of this shaped nail.
Short, wide and broad explosive temper, strong and resilient Quoting: Doctor Coloumbo 115
I was gonna post this, but since you got your stuff together, thanks for saving me the time, excellent! |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 379264
2/23/2008 12:26 PM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
It means you've been eating too many potato chips with ridges. Eat the smooth kind and the ridges will disappear. |
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BoBeau
User ID: 378356
2/23/2008 12:39 PM
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I have Multiple Sclerosis and I have noticed a vertical ridge on my right big toe for years just right of center. My right side is also my weakest side and I was told by CAT scan I have a cyst on my right kidney.
Is the ridge the MS or kidney?
Are toenails viewed in the same way?
He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still
Lao Tzu~ "Tao Te Ching" |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 344892
2/23/2008 12:44 PM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
All explained in Michio Kushi's books. |
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Coolchick
User ID: 312470
2/23/2008 12:49 PM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
It means you've been eating too many potato chips with ridges. Eat the smooth kind and the ridges will disappear. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 379264
Lol
If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 374294
2/23/2008 12:54 PM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
kidney
get a blood test for bun and creatinine. |
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ambiguity unlimited
User ID: 378997
2/23/2008 12:57 PM
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obvious proof of the impending arrival of planet x...the ridges formed due to the sudden gravitational influence..i advise you to publish several youtube videos featuring your nails, start a website, which shows their predictions of impending doom...additionally, you could opt to start a religion....got a video camera??? |
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SkyWatcher
User ID: 333060
2/23/2008 1:19 PM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
Google it
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 283256
2/23/2008 3:24 PM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
That you are AL QEADA and must be destroyed!!!!!! |
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Spectrum Blue
User ID: 333587
2/23/2008 3:33 PM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
I have the same thing. It's really lack of proper nutrition.
You're vitamin deficient and all around nutritionally deprived.
Dreams will begin as they fade into chaos. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 323477
2/23/2008 3:37 PM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
Your nails? Without any other symptoms it is probably a simple nutritional deficiency. Eat a balanced diet and stop eating the crap. Oh and exercise by fucking alot.
Your diabetes? Reduce your carb intake.
But your biggest problem? Your hypocondria -- bite your nails and STFU... or take psychotropic drugs.
If you bite your nails and internalize your stress like normal people, you will do the world a favour by not spreading your worries all around creating negative energies for everyone... |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 374178
2/23/2008 3:59 PM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
What's it mean when you have a ton of dead skin on the pad of the middle finger (no jokes, pleeze)under the nail of the right hand? Think I read a long time ago it could be related to heart condition but want to verify. Honestly, it looks as if I have a callous from playing guitar - and I haven't in years. |
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Eric619
User ID: 453306
6/17/2008 4:18 AM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
ridges in your finger nails mean different things depending if there horizontal or vertical.
Verticle ridges indicate a problem with the way your body obsorbs nutrition it may be your stomach or any other pat of your digestive track but usually means nothing serious.
horizontal ridges take about six mouths to grow away from the base of the nail to whear the nail leaves skin, wich indicate a time in the last six mouths that energy level was low, maybe due to sickness, excessive drinking. |
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planetbarb
User ID: 453334
6/17/2008 7:07 AM
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Your nails? Without any other symptoms it is probably a simple nutritional deficiency. Eat a balanced diet and stop eating the crap. Oh and exercise by fucking alot.
Your diabetes? Reduce your carb intake.
But your biggest problem? Your hypocondria -- bite your nails and STFU... or take psychotropic drugs.
If you bite your nails and internalize your stress like normal people, you will do the world a favour by not spreading your worries all around creating negative energies for everyone... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 323477
Real nice helpful post there. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 452845
6/17/2008 7:15 AM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
High stress levels.
going horizontal? raised ridges. not really visible, but its the same color as the rest of the nail and all, but seems raised and feels very bump but a perfect lined ridge across. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 375734 |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 299246
6/17/2008 7:23 AM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
Ridges on fingernails is a sign of a lack of one vitamin. I've forgotten which vitamin it is. What you should do, is to get as many natural vitamins from good food, including all the vegetables and fruits you never eat, and then find a complete array of "real" vitamin tablets (not synthetic/fakes) to supplement your meals, every day. Include all the minerals and amino acids in your diet and your strange symptoms will disappear. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 447109
6/17/2008 7:24 AM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
It means you need to file them a bit to make them smooth. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 453234
6/17/2008 7:29 AM | | Re: whats it mean if you have ridges on your fingernails? | Quote |
so long as there's no shit under your fingernails you're ok |
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The Commentator
User ID: 155573
6/17/2008 7:37 AM
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It means you have been masturbating with your head up your ass. Stop doing that. Pull your head out and talk to a doctor if you are so concerned.
non sufficit Orbis |
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kat 
The #1 Threadkiller
User ID: 437430
6/17/2008 7:40 AM
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I have them, too. They are getting worse as I get older. I was told that I do not metabolize protein properly. I just seem to need more than the average person. Nothing to worry about.
No good deed goes unpunished. |
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