Liver cancer coming, finger prophet? Reminder: 3 changes in nails may be liver damage
The liver is a silent organ of the human body. Even if it is damaged, it usually does not appear abnormal in the early stage. When there are obvious symptoms and then go to the examination, it is likely to have reached a very serious level.
Once suffering from liver disease, it is likely to send out a distress signal through the fingernails. With the development of liver disease, the performance of the nails will become more and more obvious, so usually pay more attention to the changes of the fingernails.
1. Which nails may be related to liver disease
Nail abnormalities may also reflect liver disease. Dr. Richard Terry discovered Terry A in 1954. Studies have found that Terry A is highly correlated with liver disease.
The diagnostic criteria for Terry's nails are as follows: the proximal end of the nail is pale, the distal end of the nail is pink with a width of 05-3mm, the white meniscus disappears, the venous return of the fingertip is reduced, and there are more than 4 nails on both hands with the above symptoms . If the nails on the hands show these characteristics, it is necessary to immediately seek medical attention to check whether there is liver disease.
Although Terry A is related to liver disease, it does not mean that Terry A will cause liver disease. In addition to the signal of liver disease, it may also be a signal from chronic heart failure, type 2 diabetes, etc.
2. In addition, these changes in the nails may also be a distress signal for the liver
In addition to Terry A, if you find the following changes in your nails, you must also be careful about the distress signal sent by the liver, and you must pay attention.
1. to turn yellow
Yellowing of nails is likely to be caused by jaundice hepatitis, hemolytic jaundice, obstructive jaundice, etc. However, the elderly may also experience liver abnormalities and other symptoms after smoking for a long time.
2. There are more vertical lines
There are many vertical lines on the fingernails for a long time, which is likely to be caused by the lack of liver blood, etc., and attention should also be paid to check and see a doctor as soon as possible.
3. If you want to protect the liver, you only need 4 "points"
Although the liver has a strong compensatory ability, it is actually very fragile. There are no obvious symptoms in the early stage, but once it exceeds the limit it can handle, it may be too late to regret it. To protect the liver, only four points are needed.
1. Drink less
If you drink too much alcohol, the component ethanol will be metabolized to produce acetaldehyde, which will act on the liver, causing liver toxicity and causing liver damage. In severe cases, it may develop into liver cancer, so drink less.
2. Balance a bit
Usually, it is necessary to ensure a regular work and rest, adequate sleep, and a balanced diet. It is necessary to ensure the nutritional supply required by the human body, and to control the weight within the ideal range.
3. Be natural
Live naturally and simply. It is very important to maintain a healthy attitude. A good attitude can also resist the invasion of diseases.
4. Be careful with medication
It is a three-point drug, whether it is traditional Chinese medicine, health care products or supplements, they are all drugs. Once used improperly, it is likely to cause liver toxicity and damage the liver.
Once the liver becomes diseased, it is likely to send out a distress signal through different parts of the body. If you find that your nails turn yellow, there are many vertical lines, or terry nails appear, it is likely to be a signal from liver damage, and you must be vigilant.
References:
[1] With such long fingernails, it may be that the liver is "calling for help"! Be careful with these symptoms... Common liver damage factors, you have three meals a day around you. 2020-04-29
[2] These 3 changes in the nails are the liver's "SOS signal", don't know it too late! .Family Doctor Online.2018-01-24
[3] 3 things that hurt the liver more than staying up late, you may be doing it every day. Dr. Clove. 2020-09-07
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