Introduction

Our hands are one of the most important parts of our body when it comes to our health. They, according to experts, can tell us a lot about our general health and about the diseases that await us.

Hand Diagnosis

All parts of the hand can contribute to the diagnosis of vitamin deficiencies or skin diseases, chronic diseases, and even cancer.

Nails

Some may notice nail fraying, which is when the fingertips swell and the nails curl around the fingertips.

Finger tapping is sometimes a sign of low blood oxygen levels, which can indicate a variety of lung problems.

It may be associated with cystic fibrosis, cirrhosis of the liver, and thyroid disease.

Another nail change that may indicate the disease is Lindsey’s nail, where one or more of the nails are half white, half reddish brown.

Up to 50% of people with chronic kidney disease may have Lindsay syndrome. This sign can also indicate cirrhosis of the liver and Behçet’s disease, a rare disease that causes inflammation of the blood vessels.

Terry’s nails, which are intensely white in color often accompanied by a thin pink area in the nail bed along the outer edge, are a sign of cirrhosis of the liver, but are also associated with type 2 diabetes, kidney failure, and HIV.

Muerke’s nails or Muerke’s lines (discoloration of the nails), when one or more horizontal lines cross the nails, may indicate a decrease in the blood levels of the most abundant protein: albumin. It can also be a sign of kidney disease.

But sometimes changes in the color and pattern of the nails are not dangerous and are just signs of aging.

Palm

If you find that your palms sweat in the absence of stress, high temperatures, or exercise, it may be due to faulty nerve signals activating the sweat glands.

It may be benign, in which case it is called primary hyperhidrosis.

But unexplained sweating of the palms, face, neck, and armpits can be a sign of thyroid problems.

Hyperthyroidism is when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. An excess of this hormone speeds up the processes in the body and can cause sweating of the palms. Fortunately, this condition can be easily treated with the right medications.

The most disturbing change is the appearance of small areas of red or purple on the palms and fingers.

Tingling and Numbness

If you feel tingling and numbness in your hand that you can’t get rid of, it could be a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome, where pressure on a nerve in your wrist causes numbness, tingling, or pain.

The condition usually improves without treatment, but a wrist splint can help relieve pressure on the nerve. People who are overweight or pregnant are more likely to develop carpal tunnel syndrome.

Tingling and numbness in the hands can also be a sign of diabetes. And high blood sugar in diabetics leads to nerve damage, which manifests itself in the form of tingling or numbness in extremities, such as hands. This condition is called “diabetic neuropathy”.

Finger Length

Finger length can give you some idea of ​​your risk of developing certain diseases later in life.

The length of the index finger is different from the ring finger in men and women. In women, they are more or less equal in length, but in men, the ring finger is usually longer than the index finger. This is thought to be due to exposure to hormones in the womb.

The length of the index finger may indicate better performance in a number of sports in men and women, but it is also associated with the risk of osteoarthritis of the knee and hip in women.

There is nothing you can do to change your finger length, but you can help prevent osteoarthritis by maintaining a healthy weight, staying active, and controlling your blood sugar.

In fact, if you follow this advice, you can avoid most diseases.

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Source: Metro