Guest guest Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Dear Members, I am posting this article for the benefit of the members. There are various indications for this illness some simple to very serious issues. In processes of Identifying the problem, I asked a question which unfortunately she did not care to respond. The damage of nails is only external symptom of some problem in the body. You may go through the report below which is a research report by a reputed Doctor. The type of damage, disfigurement etc is well classified that indicates various problems. The report also provide Homeopathic medicine as well. However, I would advice readers NOT to use any of the medicines without consulting a authentic doctor. =================REPORT===================================== Ridges : can signify a possible infection such as the flu. Beau's lines — Transverse depressions. Occurs when growth at the nail root (matrix) is interrupted by any severe acute illness e.g. heart attack, measles, pneumonia, or fever. These lines emerge from under the nail folds weeks later, and allow us to estimate when the patient was sick. NAILS; corrugated; transversely: ars., med. Mee's lines Transverse white lines that run across the nail, following the shape of the nail moon. Uncommon. Causality: after acute/severe illness, Arsenic poisoning. Thus homeopathic remedy= Ars alb Vertical ridges (Lengthwise grooves or ridges) - may indicate a kidney disorder (kidney failure); associated with ageing; iron deficiency (Anemia). May indicate a tendency to develop arthritis NAILS; roughness fingernails; ridges, longitudinal: fl-ac. NAILS; roughness fingernails; ribbed: thuj. NAILS; corrugated: ars., calc., calc-f., fl-ac., med., ph-ac., sabad., sel., Sil., thuj. Nail shape Clubbing of the fingers — fingertips widen and become round. Nails curve around your fingertips, more convex. Proximal nail fold feels spongy. Caused by enlargement in connective tissue as compensation for a chronic lack of oxygen. e.g. severe emphysema Lung disease is present in 80 percent of people who have clubbed fingers. It may also appear in chronic infections especially abscesses, lung cancer, chronic lung (chronic bronchitis, emphysema) and heart disease, longstanding TB, congenital heart disease, cyanotic, primary biliary cirrhosis. med., nit-ac., tub. curved fingernails; consumption, in: med., tub. Pitting Small pits or depressions. Most common nail problem seen in 25 percent to 50 percent of people with psoriasis. Extremities; NAILS; holes in: ars. Psoriasis - pitting, onycholysis, thickening, circumscribed yellowish tan discoloration " oil spot " lesion. Spoon nails Soft nails that look scooped out. Depression is usually large enough to hold a drop of liquid. Often indicates iron deficiency anemia. Extremities; NAILS; complaints of; depressed: med. Onycholysis Lifting of the nail from the nail bed. Causes: trauma, psoriasis, drug reactions, bacterial/fungal infection, contact dermatitis from using nail hardeners, thyroid disease, iron deficiency anemia or syphilis. Looseness fingernails: apis., med., pyrog., ust. Nail growth Nail hypertrophy Thickening of the nail. Either congenital (e.g. Mal de Meleda) or acquired - The nail becomes deformed with claw like appearance. Causes: Not cutting the nails, trauma, Leprosy, peripheral vascular disorders. NAILS; hypertrophy: calc-f., fl-ac., graph., laur. NAILS; thick: alum., anan., ant-c., ars., but-ac., calc., calc-f., calo., caust., falco-p., ferr., fl-ac., Graph., merc., pitu-a., pop-c., sabad., sec., sep., Sil., sulph., ust., x-ray Nail atrophy: The nail becomes thin, rudimentary and smaller size congenital or acquired. Causes: Lichen planus, Epidermolysis bullosa, Darrier`s disease, vascular disturbances, Leprosy. NAILS; atrophic: sil. NAILS; grow, do not: ant-c., pitu-a., rad-br., sil. Nail Patella Syndrome a rare genetic disorder, occurs in 2.2 out of every 100,000 people and causes abnormalities in the bones and nails. autosomal dominant. Carried by the ABO blood group. Nails present as small and concave, longitudinally grooved, abnormally split, pitted, softened, discolored, or brittle. Remedies: Thuja, Graphites, Calc-flour, Syph. H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; grow, nails, do not: ant-c., calc., sil. Discoloration Half-and-Half (Lindsay's nails) — Look for an arc of brownish discoloration. May occur in a small percentage of people who have kidney failure. Internal diseases and nutritional deficits can cause changes in the appearance of the nails. Terry's nails The nail looks opaque and white, but the nail tip has a dark pink to brown band. May accompany cirrhosis, congestive heart failure, adult-onset diabetes, cancer or ageing. Cyanosis A bluish discoloration visible at the nail bases in select patient with severe hypoxemia or hypoperfusion. As with clubbing, it is not at all sensitive for either of these conditions. H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; discoloration, nails; blueness (59) : acon., aesc., agar., apis, apoc., arg-n., arn., ars., asaf., aur., cact., camph., carbn-s., carb-v., chel., chin., chin-ar., chin-s., chlf., cic., cocc., colch., con., cupr., dig., dros., eup-pur., ferr., ferr-ar., ferr-p., gels., gins., graph., ip., manc., merc., merc-s., mez., mur-ac., nat-m., nit-ac., Nux-v., op., ox-ac., petr., ph-ac., phos., plb., rhus-t., sang., sars., sep., sil., sulph., sumb., tarent., thuj., Verat., verat-v. Paronychia (felon) Inflammation of the nail folds, which appear red, swollen and tender. The cuticle may not be visible. Causes: fungal infection, secondary bacterial infection, people who's hands are often in water are more susceptible. H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; panaritium, nails (53) : all-c., alum., Am-c., am-m., anac., Anthr., Apis, arn., asaf., bar-c., benz-ac., berb., bov., bufo, calc., caust., chin., cist., con., cur., Dios., eug., ferr., Fl-ac., gins., Hep., hyper., iod., iris, kali-c., kalm., lach., led., lyc., merc., Myris., nat-c., nat-h., nat-m., nat-s., Nit-ac., par., petr., phyt., plb., puls., rhus-t., sang., sep., Sil., sulph., Tarent-c., teucr. NAILS; pulp, of; nails recede, leave raw surface: sec. redness; fingernails: apis, ars., cortiso., crot-c., lepi., lith-c., ozone, upa., x-ray inflammation, fingernails; around: con., hell., kola., nat-m., nat-s., ph-ac., sil. H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; fungus, under (4) : ant-c., graph., petr., thuj. H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; inflammation, fingernails (1) : kali-c. H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; inflammation, fingernails; root of (2) : hep., stict. Due to Candida Ringworm Splinter Haemorrhages Looks like a splinter underneath the nail, virtually 100% diagnostic of Sub-acute Bacterial Endocarditis (SBE). A bacterial infection affecting the valves of the heart. Occasionally caused by Trichinosis, a parasitic infection caused by eating raw or undercooked Pork. D; Diseases; ENDOCARDITIS, heart: abrot., acet-ac., Acon., Ars., ars-i., Aur., aur-m., bism., bry., cact., calc., cocc., coc-c., colch., dig., ferr., iod., kali-ar., kali-c., kali-i., Kalm., lach., led., nat-m., naja, ox-ac., phos., phyt., plat., plb., sep., Spig., spong., tarent., verat-v. D; Diseases; TRICHINOSIS (3) : ars., bapt., cina Absent " half moons " - Pituitary problems or poor circulation. NAILS; lunula absent: lyc., puls., tub. White hue at base of nails: Liver disease: chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis. Yellow nail syndrome Yellow nail syndrome is characterized by yellow or green nails that lack a cuticle, grow slowly, and are loose or detached (onycholysis). May be associated with swelling of the hands and feet (lymphoedema), or a lung diseases e.g. chronic bronchitis. Yellow nails can indicate internal disorders long before other symptoms appear. Some of these are problems with the lymphatic system, respiratory disorders, diabetes, and liver disorders. NAILS: discoloration; yellowish: am-c., ambr., ant-c., ars., aur., bell., bry., calc., canth., carb-v., caust., cham., chel., chin., Con., ferr., hep., ign., lyc., merc., nit-ac., nux-v., op., plb., puls., Sep., Sil., spig., sulph. White spots (Leukonychia) Caused by trauma to the nails, over vigorous/excessive manicuring. alum., ars., nit-ac., ozone, sep., Sil., sulph., thal. Melanonychia vertical pigmented bands or nail 'moles`. A sudden change in the nail plate could indicate a malignant melanoma or lesion. Commonly occur in dark-skinned people, and are normal. Brittle nails Hypothyroidism: brittle nails - which separate easily from the nail bed (Onycholysis) accompanied by dry, yellowish skin, fatigue, slow pulse, chilly, coarse hair that falls out. Hyperthyroidism: brittle nails - which separate easily from the nail bed (Onycholysis) and are concave (spoon nails) Brittle nails - may also suggest iron deficiency anemia, kidney and circulatory problems. NAILS; brittle: alum., alum-sil., ambr., anan., ant-c., ars., but-ac., calc., calc-f., cast-eq., caust., clem., cupr., dios., fl-ac., Graph., hep., hydrog., lept., lyc., med., merc., morg., nat-m., nit-ac., ozone, phos., Psor., rad-br., ruta, sabad., sec., sel., senec., sep., sil., spig., squil., sulph., syc-co., thuj., tub., x-ray Nails that chip, peel, crack, or break easily - suggest a nutritional deficiency, lacking hydrochloric acid, protein or minerals. NAILS: cracked: ant-c., ars., lach., nat-m., sil. Crumbling away of fingernails: but-ac.{Butyric acid: a volatile acid obtained from butter} NAILS; scatter like powder when cut: sil. Summary: Liver Diseases: White Nails Kidney Diseases: Half of nail is pink, half is white Heart Conditions: Nail bed is red Lung Diseases: Yellowing and thickening of the nail, slowed growth rate Anemia: Pale nail beds Diabetes: Yellowish nails, with a slight blush at the base Nutritional deficiencies Vitamin A and calcium deficiencies - dry brittle nails. Vitamin B deficiency - horizontal and vertical ridges, that break easily. Vitamin B12 deficiency - dry, darkened nails with rounded and curved nail ends. Protein deficiency - white bands Ayurvedic analysis: Ayurveda considers nails as the waste product of the bones. Dry, crooked, rough nails that break easily indicates a predominance of the Vata constitution. Soft, pink, tender nails that are easily bent are indication of a Pitta constitution. Thick, strong, soft and shiny nails indicate a Kapha constitution. Longitudinal lines: indicate inability of the digestive system to absorb food properly. Transverse grooves: may indicate the presence of long-standing illness or malnutrition. Yellow nails: alert us to liver problems or jaundice. Blue nails: indicate a weak heart. Redness: shows an excess of red blood cells. ================END================================================= In this case, as per ayurveda, the condition seems to due to Pitta. Learned members can identify the problems involved some of which I would liked to eliminate, comparing with what we can assume from the chart as well, if she was co-operative. Just take a look at these points. Moon, Karkata with Gulika, Sun + Mercury aspected by Saturn, Saturn in Vrischika and aspected by Sun+ Mercury, Sun + Lagna Lord happens to be in the 8th of lagna from bhava chart, Mars aspecting the Venus in Gemini And you fill find some of the conditions satisfy the conditions illustrated in the above report. I hope this helps the members. A.G.Suresh Babu Shenoy , veena srivastava <veenashri2002 wrote: > > hello guruji. > my daughters nails are getting damaged day by day.no medicine is responding..All of them are disfigured and getting thinner .Now only hard skin remained.Doctors say that there is no fungal or bacterial infection .Her date of birth is 22 may 1986 time 15;51 place Delhi.It is now almost one year .please tell some astro remedies .she has completed her MBBS from a govt.medical college.But there is no medical treatment for this type of problem.Please help her.She now sometimes get depressed too for this condition. > v.k.srivastava > > > > > See the Web & #39;s breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Buzz. http://in.buzz./ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 --- On Wed, 9/23/09, Suresh Babu <sureshbabuag wrote: Suresh Babu <sureshbabuag Re: nails degenerating - Medical Report Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 11:11 AM Dear Members, I am posting this article for the benefit of the members. There are various indications for this illness some simple to very serious issues. In processes of Identifying the problem, I asked a question which unfortunately she did not care to respond. The damage of nails is only external symptom of some problem in the body. You may go through the report below which is a research report by a reputed Doctor. The type of damage, disfigurement etc is well classified that indicates various problems. The report also provide Homeopathic medicine as well. However, I would advice readers NOT to use any of the medicines without consulting a authentic doctor. ============ =====REPORT= ========= ========= ========= =========Ridges : can signify a possible infection such as the flu. Beau's lines — Transverse depressions. Occurs when growth at the nail root (matrix) is interrupted by any severe acute illness e.g. heart attack, measles, pneumonia, or fever. These lines emerge from under the nail folds weeks later, and allow us to estimate when the patient was sick.NAILS; corrugated; transversely: ars., med.Mee's linesTransverse white lines that run across the nail, following the shape of the nail moon. Uncommon. Causality: after acute/severe illness, Arsenic poisoning. Thus homeopathic remedy= Ars albVertical ridges(Lengthwise grooves or ridges) - may indicate a kidney disorder (kidney failure); associated with ageing; iron deficiency (Anemia). May indicate a tendency to develop arthritisNAILS; roughness fingernails; ridges, longitudinal: fl-ac.NAILS; roughness fingernails; ribbed: thuj.NAILS; corrugated: ars., calc., calc-f., fl-ac., med., ph-ac., sabad., sel., Sil., thuj.Nail shape Clubbing of the fingers — fingertips widen and become round. Nails curve around your fingertips, more convex. Proximal nail fold feels spongy. Caused by enlargement in connective tissue as compensation for a chronic lack of oxygen. e.g. severe emphysema Lung disease is present in 80 percent of people who have clubbed fingers. It may also appear in chronic infections especially abscesses, lung cancer, chronic lung (chronic bronchitis, emphysema) and heart disease, longstanding TB, congenital heart disease, cyanotic, primary biliary cirrhosis. med., nit-ac., tub.curved fingernails; consumption, in: med., tub.PittingSmall pits or depressions. Most common nail problem seen in 25 percent to 50 percent of people with psoriasis.Extremities; NAILS; holes in: ars.Psoriasis - pitting, onycholysis, thickening, circumscribed yellowish tan discoloration "oil spot" lesion.Spoon nailsSoft nails that look scooped out. Depression is usually large enough to hold a drop of liquid. Often indicates iron deficiency anemia. Extremities; NAILS; complaints of; depressed: med.OnycholysisLifting of the nail from the nail bed. Causes: trauma, psoriasis, drug reactions, bacterial/fungal infection, contact dermatitis from using nail hardeners, thyroid disease, iron deficiency anemia or syphilis.Looseness fingernails: apis., med., pyrog., ust.Nail growthNail hypertrophyThickening of the nail. Either congenital (e.g. Mal de Meleda) or acquired - The nail becomes deformed with claw like appearance. Causes: Not cutting the nails, trauma, Leprosy, peripheral vascular disorders.NAILS; hypertrophy: calc-f., fl-ac., graph., laur.NAILS; thick: alum., anan., ant-c., ars., but-ac., calc., calc-f., calo., caust., falco-p., ferr., fl-ac., Graph., merc., pitu-a., pop-c., sabad., sec., sep., Sil., sulph., ust., x-rayNail atrophy:The nail becomes thin, rudimentary and smaller size congenital or acquired. Causes: Lichen planus, Epidermolysis bullosa, Darrier`s disease, vascular disturbances, Leprosy. NAILS; atrophic: sil. NAILS; grow, do not: ant-c., pitu-a., rad-br., sil.Nail Patella Syndromea rare genetic disorder, occurs in 2.2 out of every 100,000 people and causes abnormalities in the bones and nails. autosomal dominant. Carried by the ABO blood group.Nails present as small and concave, longitudinally grooved, abnormally split, pitted, softened, discolored, or brittle. Remedies: Thuja, Graphites, Calc-flour, Syph. H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; grow, nails, do not: ant-c., calc., sil.DiscolorationHalf-and-Half (Lindsay's nails) — Look for an arc of brownish discoloration. May occur in a small percentage of people who have kidney failure. Internal diseases and nutritional deficits can cause changes in the appearance of the nails. Terry's nailsThe nail looks opaque and white, but the nail tip has a dark pink to brown band. May accompany cirrhosis, congestive heart failure, adult-onset diabetes, cancer or ageing. CyanosisA bluish discoloration visible at the nail bases in select patient with severe hypoxemia or hypoperfusion. As with clubbing, it is not at all sensitive for either of these conditions. H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; discoloration, nails; blueness (59) : acon., aesc., agar., apis, apoc., arg-n., arn., ars., asaf., aur., cact., camph., carbn-s., carb-v., chel., chin., chin-ar., chin-s., chlf., cic., cocc., colch., con., cupr., dig., dros., eup-pur., ferr., ferr-ar., ferr-p., gels., gins., graph., ip., manc., merc., merc-s., mez., mur-ac., nat-m., nit-ac., Nux-v., op., ox-ac., petr., ph-ac., phos., plb., rhus-t., sang., sars., sep., sil., sulph., sumb., tarent., thuj., Verat., verat-v.Paronychia (felon)Inflammation of the nail folds, which appear red, swollen and tender. The cuticle may not be visible. Causes: fungal infection, secondary bacterial infection, people who's hands are often in water are more susceptible. H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; panaritium, nails (53) : all-c., alum., Am-c., am-m., anac., Anthr., Apis, arn., asaf., bar-c., benz-ac., berb., bov., bufo, calc., caust., chin., cist., con., cur., Dios., eug., ferr., Fl-ac., gins., Hep., hyper., iod., iris, kali-c., kalm., lach., led., lyc., merc., Myris., nat-c., nat-h., nat-m., nat-s., Nit-ac., par., petr., phyt., plb., puls., rhus-t., sang., sep., Sil., sulph., Tarent-c., teucr.NAILS; pulp, of; nails recede, leave raw surface: sec.redness; fingernails: apis, ars., cortiso., crot-c., lepi., lith-c., ozone, upa., x-rayinflammation, fingernails; around: con., hell., kola., nat-m., nat-s., ph-ac., sil.H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; fungus, under (4) : ant-c., graph., petr., thuj.H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; inflammation, fingernails (1) : kali-c.H; Hands; NAILS, fingers, general; inflammation, fingernails; root of (2) : hep., stict.Due to CandidaRingwormSplinter HaemorrhagesLooks like a splinter underneath the nail, virtually 100% diagnostic of Sub-acute Bacterial Endocarditis (SBE). A bacterial infection affecting the valves of the heart. Occasionally caused by Trichinosis, a parasitic infection caused by eating raw or undercooked Pork. D; Diseases; ENDOCARDITIS, heart: abrot., acet-ac., Acon., Ars., ars-i., Aur., aur-m., bism., bry., cact., calc., cocc., coc-c., colch., dig., ferr., iod., kali-ar., kali-c., kali-i., Kalm., lach., led., nat-m., naja, ox-ac., phos., phyt., plat., plb., sep., Spig., spong., tarent., verat-v.D; Diseases; TRICHINOSIS (3) : ars., bapt., cinaAbsent "half moons" - Pituitary problems or poor circulation. NAILS; lunula absent: lyc., puls., tub.White hue at base of nails: Liver disease: chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis. Yellow nail syndromeYellow nail syndrome is characterized by yellow or green nails that lack a cuticle, grow slowly, and are loose or detached (onycholysis) . May be associated with swelling of the hands and feet (lymphoedema) , or a lung diseases e.g. chronic bronchitis. Yellow nails can indicate internal disorders long before other symptoms appear. Some of these are problems with the lymphatic system, respiratory disorders, diabetes, and liver disorders.NAILS: discoloration; yellowish: am-c., ambr., ant-c., ars., aur., bell., bry., calc., canth., carb-v., caust., cham., chel., chin., Con., ferr., hep., ign., lyc., merc., nit-ac., nux-v., op., plb., puls., Sep., Sil., spig., sulph.White spots (Leukonychia)Caused by trauma to the nails, over vigorous/excessive manicuring. alum., ars., nit-ac., ozone, sep., Sil., sulph., thal.Melanonychiavertical pigmented bands or nail 'moles`. A sudden change in the nail plate could indicate a malignant melanoma or lesion. Commonly occur in dark-skinned people, and are normal. Brittle nailsHypothyroidism: brittle nails - which separate easily from the nail bed (Onycholysis) accompanied by dry, yellowish skin, fatigue, slow pulse, chilly, coarse hair that falls out. Hyperthyroidism: brittle nails - which separate easily from the nail bed (Onycholysis) and are concave (spoon nails) Brittle nails - may also suggest iron deficiency anemia, kidney and circulatory problems.NAILS; brittle: alum., alum-sil., ambr., anan., ant-c., ars., but-ac., calc., calc-f., cast-eq., caust., clem., cupr., dios., fl-ac., Graph., hep., hydrog., lept., lyc., med., merc., morg., nat-m., nit-ac., ozone, phos., Psor., rad-br., ruta, sabad., sec., sel., senec., sep., sil., spig., squil., sulph., syc-co., thuj., tub., x-rayNails that chip, peel, crack, or break easily - suggest a nutritional deficiency, lacking hydrochloric acid, protein or minerals. NAILS: cracked: ant-c., ars., lach., nat-m., sil.Crumbling away of fingernails: but-ac.{Butyric acid: a volatile acid obtained from butter}NAILS; scatter like powder when cut: sil.Summary:Liver Diseases: White NailsKidney Diseases: Half of nail is pink, half is whiteHeart Conditions: Nail bed is redLung Diseases: Yellowing and thickening of the nail, slowed growth rateAnemia: Pale nail bedsDiabetes: Yellowish nails, with a slight blush at the baseNutritional deficienciesVitamin A and calcium deficiencies - dry brittle nails. Vitamin B deficiency - horizontal and vertical ridges, that break easily. Vitamin B12 deficiency - dry, darkened nails with rounded and curved nail ends. Protein deficiency - white bands Ayurvedic analysis:Ayurveda considers nails as the waste product of the bones. Dry, crooked, rough nails that break easily indicates a predominance of the Vata constitution. Soft, pink, tender nails that are easily bent are indication of a Pitta constitution. Thick, strong, soft and shiny nails indicate a Kapha constitution. Longitudinal lines: indicate inability of the digestive system to absorb food properly. Transverse grooves: may indicate the presence of long-standing illness or malnutrition.Yellow nails: alert us to liver problems or jaundice. Blue nails: indicate a weak heart. Redness: shows an excess of red blood cells.============ ====END== ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ==In this case, as per ayurveda, the condition seems to due to Pitta. Learned members can identify the problems involved some of which I would liked to eliminate, comparing with what we can assume from the chart as well, if she was co-operative.Just take a look at these points. Moon, Karkata with Gulika, Sun + Mercury aspected by Saturn, Saturn in Vrischika and aspected by Sun+ Mercury, Sun + Lagna Lord happens to be in the 8th of lagna from bhava chart, Mars aspecting the Venus in Gemini And you fill find some of the conditions satisfy the conditions illustrated in the above report. I hope this helps the members. A.G.Suresh Babu Shenoy, veena srivastava <veenashri2002@ ...> wrote:>> hello guruji.> my daughters nails are getting damaged day by day.no medicine is responding.. All of them are disfigured and getting thinner .Now only hard skin remained.Doctors say that there is no fungal or bacterial infection .Her date of birth is 22 may 1986 time 15;51 place Delhi.It is now almost one year .please tell some astro remedies .she has completed her MBBS from a govt.medical college.But there is no medical treatment for this type of problem.Please help her.She now sometimes get depressed too for this condition. > v.k.srivastava> > > > > See the Web & #39;s breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Buzz. http://in.buzz. /> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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