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Cracked nails
My mother's nails get cracked and have black patches type on it,pls check the pics attached. What is the reason for this and which tests is required to know the couse?
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Eat lot of protein, soup , nuts and fruit need to have every day
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For cracked nail eat nuts and drink milk to consume
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Although defeciency such as B vitamins,iron ,protein in specific are reasons for this,detailed discussion on her current food consumption pattern, life style activity, genetic predispositions, allergies, or any infection she had been in the recent past,and medication if any given all,can decide on the actual cause in your mother's case.
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Inclide balanced diet
good grooming andskin and nail care with such as appropriate supplementing can also be beneficial .
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
16 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Gud morning pls consult directly through practo for guidance on it regarding dietary guidelines to follow.
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