Warning signals: Your nails may reveal hidden heart issues

When something is wrong in the body, it often sends us warning signs. This is also the case with nails, whose appearance can indicate, among other things, heart problems.

It is no coincidence that nails are said to be our business card. After all, it reflects well on us when they are well-groomed and neat. Although it might seem that they are not a very important part of the body, you can actually learn a lot from them.

Some of us regularly visit manicurists, while others take care of their nails at home. Regardless of how we care for them, we strive to make them look beautiful. Not only women, but also men, who often care about having tidy hands, pay attention to their appearance.

Dr. Joe, who is followed by over 2 million users on TikTok, pointed out nails in one of his videos for a reason. According to him, how they look can indicate potential health problems. A red, pulsating spot should be particularly concerning. This can be one of the symptoms of heart disease.

- When you press the nail, throbbing can appear in the bed. This is the result of aortic valve regurgitation. When blood leaves the heart and reaches the rest of the body, a significant portion of it flows back into the heart, which can cause many problems - he revealed in the video he published.

Not everyone knows you can "read" much more about our health from nails than it seems. They are often the first to signal that the body lacks the nutrients necessary for proper functioning. They can break, split, and even change colour.

Therefore, any change appearing on the nail plate should be noted. However, many people associate black streaks with splinters embedded in the skin, which are particularly concerning. Few people realize that this is often one of the symptoms of endocarditis. Ignoring this symptom can have serious consequences, so you should see a doctor immediately if you notice it.