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Flaky nails

2022-06-21 07:41:12
Hello sir, My son is 7 years old he is getting hunger soon and eating but not gaining weight.before one month he had tomato virus and now his nails are flaky and forming thick white layer between nails and fingers.what is the issue sir whether he is having thyroid Problem?
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More of protein and calcium required in diet.

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