Little-noticed signs on your nails can warn you about cancer

Changes in the nails can be a sign of a number of dangerous diseases, including cancer, but are rarely noticed by people .

Cancer is a dangerous disease that occurs when abnormal cells grow, divide uncontrollably and spread to surrounding tissues and organs. There are more than 200 types of cancer that can affect the human body.

Warning signs of cancer often correlate with where the disease begins on the body, but sometimes they can also appear in unexpected places like on the nails .

Changes in the nails can be a warning sign of cancer. (Photo: Getty Images).

Daily Express quoted information recently given by doctor Amir Khan from England saying that yellow nail syndrome can be a potential sign of cancer. He emphasized that when nails turn yellow, thicken and grow slower than normal, it can be a sign of cancer, fluid in the lungs, bronchitis and rheumatoid arthritis.

The Cleveland Clinic in the US also describes yellow nail syndrome as a rare condition that affects your nails, lungs and limbs. People with yellow nail syndrome have curved, yellow nails, which can thicken over time. This may also be accompanied by symptoms such as a chronic cough and swelling of the lower legs or ankles (also known as leg edema).

Yellow nail syndrome. (Photo: Healthkart).

Experts in Cleveland say yellow nail syndrome is linked to poor circulation, lymphatic drainage problems or fluid buildup around your lungs. This nail syndrome is more common in people over 50 years of age and rarely occurs in children.

Also according to the Cleveland Clinic, possible causes of yellow nail syndrome include autoimmune disease, cancer, nephrotic syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and thyroid disease. Yellow nails can also be caused by fungal infections and smoking.

The British government's National Health Service (NHS) recommends that you have a general health check as soon as possible if you notice your nails changing shape, color or peeling off without any warning. any reason.

You should also seek medical attention if the skin around your nail becomes painful, red, swollen and burning as this could be a sign of infection or an ingrown nail.