White spots on the nails are very common, everyone at some point in their lives experience them. Most often we hear that calcium deficiency is the reason these spots appear. However, that is just a myth and is not true.
Plummer nail is a condition that means hyperthyroidism. Although it is often seen as white spots, you can also notice horizontal lines or stripes on your nails. It can be a sign of malaria, leprosy, Hodgkin’s disease or cardiac arrest.
Moreover, hypoalbuminemia can be indicated with 2 stripes (low albumin levels in the body). People dealing with it should be more careful because it may indicate serious health problems. It can show you are experiencing kidney disease, heart failure, liver cirrhosis, inter alia or just irregular diet.
Most often, it is an inflammatory response to infection or injury.
Visit your doctor right away if you notice any changes on your nails. Pay more attention if there are any changes and abnormalities in your nails.
