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What do ridges on the fingernails indicate?

What are ridges on the fingernails supposed to indicate?  I have some vertical ridges, running from bottom to top.  I have been told that this is an indicator of something, but I can't remember.


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Sometimes people get ridges from having a virus,or a fever,others could be from a lack of vitamins. I recently had a really bad flu and a month later realized i had  a funny ridge in my nail. It is going away though.
Posted 2007-08-10T19:02:54Z
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They sometimes come with age.

As you get older the nails changes.

There are some many reasons , its best to see a doctor and see if you need treatment.
Posted 2007-09-03T21:57:11Z
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It's a lack of calcium.

 
Posted 2007-09-15T23:34:01Z
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I am so sorry to hear about your serious illness and how it was diagnosed.

Thank you for taking the time to detail it and place it here as a warning to everyone on this site.

I too have these ridges and wondered what they were caused from.

I'm five years older than you.  What a terrible shock you must have received.  How are you doing now?  If you ever need to email me, please feel free.  jeweldee@xnets.co.za.  I'd be happy to keep in touch with you and offer what support I can.

One never knows what tomorrow will bring, do we?
Posted 2007-10-09T21:17:25Z
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Heredity and getting older
Posted 2007-10-10T00:48:07Z
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Some are considered bruses under the nail, others show a high dosage of arsnic in the system or other forms of proteins/minerals/chemicals. I would get a doctors opinion if they are persistent or do not go away.
Posted 2007-10-12T09:20:56Z
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I will help you remember, Alzheimer
Posted 2007-10-26T20:02:38Z
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You dont have enough calcium in your body.
Posted 2007-10-28T15:26:31Z
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