The human body is like an open book, even the appearance of nails can warn about the occurrence of diseases. There are many factors that can negatively affect the condition of the nails, it can be various mechanical damage, improper care, improper nutrition, smoking and so on. A person’s nails are an information center for a knowledgeable person, and if you know how to “read” this information correctly, then you can definitely diagnose your current state of health, as well as obtain data on emerging diseases. It is the nails that are able to signal a beginning health problem. Reading Nail Information is a science that is one of the most accurate diagnostic methods. The results of the study of the nail plate can be a good reason to contact a specialist.
Diagnosis of the nail plate
In a healthy person, the nails should be of the correct shape, smooth, shiny, pink. Minor changes in the texture and color of nails can warn of various disorders in the body. Sometimes the appearance of nails can determine the presence of anemia - in this case, the nails look pale
mi, which indicates a lack of red blood cells. A lack of iron can lead to deformation of the nails. The blue tint of the nail plates warns of a deficiency of oxygen in the blood, and this, in turn, may indicate lung problems. The red color of the nail plates can warn of heart disease. The appearance of grooves on the nails or weak, broken or flaking nails can warn of poor nutrition, lack of vitamins and minerals, or the occurrence of diseases in the digestive system. Thus, you can determine your health by nails.
What to do with an abscess of a finger?
If you dig a finger near the nail on the arm or leg - this is a felon. Most often, this ailment occurs with any damage to the skin, for example,
oze. An abscess can cause anxiety: severe pain, twitching, fever, swelling or swelling appears.
Panaritium is a purulent disease of the soft tissues, only a specialist will be able to assess the severity of the abscess, and if necessary, he will open it, clean the wound and prescribe further treatment. And if you are digging a finger on a hand or foot, and there is no possibility to visit a doctor, then take the necessary measures for the treatment of panaritium on your own.
If you dig a finger near the nail:
• Do not open the boil on your own, as an infection can get into the wound, which will spread quickly and may require treatment for blood poisoning in the future.
• You need to make a solution: put a tablespoon of soda and salt and 10 drops of iodine in a glass of water. Dip your finger in this solution and hold for 15-20 minutes.
• If you dig a finger near the nail on vacation in the country, then you should find the grass of coltsfoot and wrap
EC, securing the compress with a bandage (keep it for about 12 hours).
• The wound should be treated with ointment "Levomikol" or dioxidine.
Surgical intervention
If you dig your finger near the nail, you may need surgery. The surgical treatment of panaritium is carried out using local anesthesia. The surgeon makes an incision in the skin of the finger, gently removes damaged tissue and finally treats the wound with local antibacterial agents. If the abscess is localized under the nail plate, then it is removed. After the operation, dressings are changed daily, treated with antibacterial and wound healing preparations. The duration of treatment is from 5 to 7 days.