Warning signs: How your nails reveal hidden heart problems

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's not without reason that nails are said to be our business card. After all, it speaks well of us when they are well-groomed and neat. Though it may seem they are not a very important part of the body, you can learn a lot from them.

Some of us regularly visit manicurists, while others take care of our nails at home. Regardless of how we care for our nails, 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, 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. It can be one of the symptoms of heart disease.

- When the nail is pressed down, there’s a pulsation in the nailbed, and this comes from a condition called aortic regurgitation. As blood leaves the heart to circulate through the body, a significant portion flows back into the heart, causing a range of issues - 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 color.

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.