Recognizing Heart Disease Symptoms on the Hands: Swelling, Nail Changes, and More

2023-08-06 13:57:16

04:46 PM Sunday, August 06, 2023

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It is necessary to pay close attention to the shape of the hands, including the nails, because there are warning signs that appear on them that may indicate some health problems, such as heart disease.

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In the following report, The Consulto reviews heart disease symptoms on the hands, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

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Symptoms of heart disease on the hands

1- Swelling of the fingers

Swelling of the fingers should not be ignored, especially if it is accompanied by a change in the color of the nails, because this symptom may indicate heart or lung disease.

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2- Red or purple lines under the nails

If lines appear under the nails, ranging in color from red or purple, with suffering from high body temperature and irregular heartbeat, this is evidence of a heart problem

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3- Wax lumps on the hands

When an abnormal buildup of protein occurs in a vital organ, such as the heart, waxy lumps appear anywhere on the skin, particularly the hands.

Also read: Beware- 5 signs that tell you that your heart muscle is weak

4- Lumps in the fingers of the hands

If you have endocarditis, an infectious disease of the heart, your fingers or toes will develop painful lumps that usually go away on their own or following taking antibiotics.

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