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Black lines on nail

2016-04-23 23:40:54
My both hands thumb nail are showing vertical black, i observed it few days back. is this a kind of disease? at the same span of time i lost 5 kg from 62 to 57.
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It can due to any disease which might have not surfaced yet. Go to a nearby Ayurveda doctor for detailed evaluation and treatment.

Answered2016-04-24 08:34:54

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