Brief overview What is behind brittle fingernails? e.g. nutrient deficiency, cleaning agents, mechanical force, various diseases. What nutrient deficiency can make fingernails brittle? e.g. deficiency of calcium or of various vitamins (A, B, C, biotin or folic acid). What to do in case of brittle fingernails? Depending on the cause, e.g. balanced diet, wearing gloves … Brittle Fingernails: Causes & Treatment
Iron, the vital trace element, is needed for various metabolic functions as well as primarily for blood formation. The body cannot produce the micronutrient itself, so it must be supplied daily with food. During pregnancy, the iron requirement doubles. Therefore, many women experience iron deficiency during pregnancy. What is iron deficiency? Because expectant mothers have … Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy
Anemia (anemia) or iron deficiency anemia is a deficiency or disorder of red blood cells (erythrocytes). Since the red blood cells are responsible for the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the cells, it comes in the course of an undersupply of oxygen. Likewise, the body is supplied with less iron due to anemia. … Iron Deficiency Anemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The following provides insight into the various causes of brittle fingernails, their diagnosis and progression. In addition, treatment and prevention options are discussed. What are brittle fingernails? Brittle fingernails are a common phenomenon and are considered to belong to the field of cosmetic problems. A fingernail is a milky translucent keratin plate at the end … Brittle Fingernails: Causes, Treatment & Help
Kaschin-Beck disease, also known by the synonyms Cashing-Beck disease or Kaschin-Beck syndrome, affects about three million people worldwide. It is a non-contagious and non-inflammatory disease of the joints and bones. The name is derived from its two discoverers, physician Nikolai Ivanovich Kashin and scientist Melinda A. Beck. What is Kaschin-Beck disease? Kaschin-Beck disease is the … Kaschin-Beck Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Those who speak of a fungal infection of the skin usually refer to athlete’s foot. But there are many other areas of the skin on the body where the microbes settle. In bad cases, patients infected with dermatophytes must take special medications for months to heal the inflamed areas. What are dermatophytes? Dermatophytes are filamentous … Dermatophytes: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Gastric acid production occurs through the mucous membranes of the stomach. The acid is the most important secretion in the digestive process. It consists mainly of highly dilute hydrochloric acid. The liquid, also called gastric juice, is of more or less viscous consistency and clear. In its normal state, the hydrochloric acid in the stomach … Gastric Acid Production: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Huriez syndrome is a rare dermatologic disorder discovered by the French dermatologist Huriez in 1963. The syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. This means that the characteristic for the expression of the disease is not on the sex chromosomes, but on the alleles. In addition, the syndrome can occur when the genetic trait … Huriez Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Introduction Magnesium is a metal that occurs in the body as a mineral and fulfils vital functions. Magnesium is involved in numerous metabolic processes and its function is closely related to that of calcium. It slows down the function of the calcium, which takes over functions especially in the muscles, the nerve cells but also … These symptoms indicate a magnesium deficiency
Various hormonal diseases require hormonal adjustment or hormone replacement therapy. This also applies to thyroid disease. Thus, in the case of hypothyroidism, the administration of artificial thyroid hormones is necessary. Levothyroxine, for example, is used in this case. What is hypothyroidism? Levothyroxine is a thyroid hormone. More precisely, it is the T4 form of the … Levothyroxine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Fingernails are small plates on the tips of the fingers or toes. They are made of keratin and perform different functions. Diseases or abnormalities of the fingernails may provide information about certain diseases of the associated body. What are fingernails? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy and structure of fingernails. Click to enlarge. Fingernails are the … Fingernails: Structure, Function & Diseases
That one can bleed to death after a traffic accident due to external injuries is of course familiar to everyone. But also small, repeatedly oozing internal bleeding can lead to significant losses in the long term and are usually not even noticed externally. Bleeding anemia is the associated disease characterized by anemia, weakness, pallor. Most … Bleeding Anemia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
