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Symptom: Fingernail symptoms
- Introduction: Fingernail symptoms
- Causes (174 conditions)
- Causes of Types
- Diagnosis Checklist (29 listings)
- Diagnostic Guides (Online)
- Diagnostic tests (16 listings)
- Multiple Symptom Checker
- Drug causes (3 listings)
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Introduction: Fingernail symptoms
Further information about Fingernail symptoms is below, or review more specific information about these types of Fingernail symptoms: Nail symptoms, Fingernail itch, Fingernail bruise, Fingernail blueness, Fingernail bleeding, Fingernail rash, Fingernail lump, brittle fingernails or other types.
Fingernail symptoms: Symptoms affecting the fingernails. See free access online books about Fingernail symptoms below. See detailed information below for a list of 174 causes of Fingernail symptoms, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Causes of Fingernail symptoms
- Acrofacial dysostosis, Weyers type - nail dysplasia
- Acroosteolysis neurogenic - thick fingernails
- Amelo-onycho-hypohidrotic syndrome - hyperconvex nails
- Anemia - brittle nails
- Anemia, hypochromic microcytic - brittle nails
See all 174 causes of Fingernail symptoms
Causes of Types of Fingernail symptoms:
Review the causes of these more specific types of Fingernail symptoms:
- Nail symptoms (249 causes)
- Fingernail itch (15 causes)
- Fingernail bruise (7 causes)
- Fingernail blueness (12 causes)
- Fingernail bleeding (7 causes)
- Fingernail rash (10 causes)
- Fingernail lump (1 cause)
- Brittle fingernails (3 causes)
- Tooth and nail syndrome
- Nail abnormality (76 causes)
- Toenail Rash (18 causes)
- Toenail bruise (5 causes)
- White Nails (39 causes)
- Nail ridges (4 causes)
- Blue nails (8 causes)
- Thickened nails (8 causes)
- Toenail pain (2 causes)
- Brittle nails (18 causes)
- Toenail symptoms (174 causes)
- Brown nails (6 causes)
See full list of 23 types for Fingernail symptoms
Fingernail symptoms: Multiple Symptom Checker
Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Fingernail symptoms, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations
- Fingernail symptoms and Nail symptoms (164 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Toenail symptoms (164 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Finger symptoms (127 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Toe symptoms (124 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Head symptoms (102 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Face symptoms (92 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Skin symptoms (69 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Mouth symptoms (67 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Skin problems (66 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Hair symptoms (57 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Eye symptoms (52 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Behavioral symptoms (49 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Personality symptoms (48 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Infant symptoms (46 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Growth symptoms (45 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Mental problems (44 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Nerve symptoms (43 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Poor growth (43 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Sensations (41 causes)
- Fingernail symptoms and Arm symptoms (40 causes)
See full list of 941 Multiple Symptom Checker combinations related to Fingernail symptoms
Causes of General Symptom Types
Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:
- Finger symptoms (770 causes)
- Nail symptoms (249 causes)
- Hand symptoms (861 causes)
- Toenail symptoms (174 causes)
- Arm symptoms (1076 causes)
- Toe symptoms (351 causes)
- Foot symptoms (685 causes)
- Limb symptoms (1032 causes)
- Leg symptoms (1076 causes)
Causes of Similar Symptoms to Fingernail symptoms
Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Fingernail symptoms:
- Nail symptoms (249 causes)
- Toenail symptoms (174 causes)
Diagnostic Guides for Fingernail symptoms
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Diagnostic tests for Fingernail symptoms:
Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Fingernail symptoms. Some of these are listed below :
- Physical examination
- Inspect fingernails and toenails from the side to determine if there is true clubbing i.e. a loss of the angle between the nail bed and the finger. A subtle sign may be an increased in sponginess of the proximal nail bed
- Inspect nail for nature of abnormality
- Temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure
- Heart and lung examination to detect any signs of cardiac or respiratory disease as a possible cause of finger clubbing
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diagnostic tests for Fingernail symptoms
Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)
During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Fingernail symptoms. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:
- How long have you noticed problems with your fingernails?
- How many fingernails are affected?
- Are the toe nails affected also?
- Risk factors for fungal nail infection? - e.g. wearing of occlusive footwear, overcrowding of toes, communal bathing areas, poor peripheral blood circulation.
- Risk factors for iron deficiency anemia? - e.g. heavy periods, pregnancy, vegetarianism, peptic ulcer, gastrointestinal bleeding, celiac disease and frequent blood donations.
See Diagnosis Checklist for Fingernail symptoms (29 listings)
Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)
Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Fingernail symptoms) may include:
- Blue nails? - may suggest cyanosis, Wilson's disease, ochronosis, hemochromatosis or ingestion of certain medications.
- Red nails? - may suggest polycythaemia and carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Yellow nails? - suggests Yellow nail syndrome.
- White nails? - may suggest hypoalbuminaemia (reduced albumin in blood) which may be due to chronic liver disease, severe malnutrition, nephrotic syndrome, protein losing gut disease.
- Blueness of the tongue or lips? - If associated with finger clubbing determines presence of cyanosis and thus may suggest cyanotic congenital heart disease and pulmonary arteriovenous aneurysms. If associated with blue nails, may indicate hemoglobin abnormalities or cyanosis e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
See Diagnosis Checklist for Fingernail symptoms (29 listings)
Stories from Users for Fingernail symptoms
Real-life user stories relating to Fingernail symptoms:
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- Gastrointestinal (Food - from entry to exit) (452)
- Integumentary (Skin) (244)
- Endocrine (Growth and Metabolism) (93)
- Allergic/Immunologic (88)
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Medications or substances causing Fingernail symptoms:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Fingernail symptoms as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Acitretin
- Soriatane
- Neotigason
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medications causing Fingernail symptoms
Organs affected by Fingernail symptoms:
The list of organs typically affected by Fingernail symptoms may include, but is not limited to:
Detailed list of causes of Fingernail symptoms
The list below shows some of the causes of Fingernail symptoms mentioned in various sources:
- Acrofacial dysostosis, Weyers type - nail dysplasia
- Acroosteolysis neurogenic - thick fingernails
- Amelo-onycho-hypohidrotic syndrome - hyperconvex nails
- Anemia - brittle nails
- Anemia, hypochromic microcytic - brittle nails
See full list of 174 causes of Fingernail symptoms
How Common are these Causes of Fingernail symptoms?
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Fingernail symptoms. Of the 174 causes of Fingernail symptoms that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
- 2 causes are "very common" diseases
- 3 causes are "common" diseases
- 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
- 3 causes are "rare" diseases
- 7 causes are "very rare" diseases
- 160 causes have no prevalence information.
See the analysis of the prevalence of 174
causes of Fingernail symptoms
Conditions listing symptoms: Fingernail symptoms:
The following list of conditions have 'Fingernail symptoms' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Conditions listing complications: Fingernail symptoms:
The following list of conditions have 'Fingernail symptoms' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Causes of Fingernail symptoms Based on Risk Factors
This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Fingernail symptoms based
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Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Fingernail symptoms?
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Fingernail symptoms, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
- General practitioner
- Emergency physician
Classifications of Fingernail symptoms:
Subtypes of Fingernail symptoms:
Nail symptoms (172 causes), Fingernail itch, Fingernail bruise, Fingernail blueness, Fingernail bleeding, Fingernail rash, Fingernail lump, Brittle fingernails (3 causes), Tooth and nail syndrome, Nail abnormality (32 causes), Toenail Rash, Toenail bruise, White Nails (6 causes), Nail ridges, Blue nails (2 causes), Thickened nails (3 causes), Toenail pain, Brittle nails (18 causes), Toenail symptoms (172 causes), Brown nails (1 cause)
Medical Conditions associated with Fingernail symptoms:
Finger symptoms (765 causes), Nail symptoms (172 causes), Hand symptoms (858 causes), Toenail symptoms (172 causes), Arm symptoms (1068 causes), Toe symptoms (346 causes), Foot symptoms (680 causes), Limb symptoms (1021 causes), Leg symptoms (1067 causes)
Symptoms related to Fingernail symptoms:
Nail symptoms (172 causes), Toenail symptoms (172 causes)
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