US Medical Term · symptoms
Nail Changes
Cambios en las uñas
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Nail Changes |
| Spanish (Español) | Cambios en las uñas |
| Chinese (中文) | 指甲變化 |
| Korean (한국어) | 손발톱 변화 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Thay đổi móng tay |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pagbabago ng kuko |
| Portuguese (Português) | Alterações nas unhas |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การเปลี่ยนแปลงของเล็บ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 爪の変化 |
What it means
Nail changes include any unusual alteration in the color, texture, shape, or thickness of the fingernails or toenails. Examples include yellowing, white spots, pitting, ridges, thickening, brittleness, curling inward or outward, or separation from the nail bed. These changes can result from fungal infections, psoriasis, iron deficiency anemia, thyroid disorders, liver or kidney disease, heart conditions, or nutritional deficiencies. Some nail changes are cosmetic; others point to systemic illness. A healthcare provider or dermatologist can examine nails and, if needed, order tests to determine whether the changes reflect an underlying medical problem requiring treatment.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My nails have become very brittle and are breaking easily.
Mis uñas se han vuelto muy frágiles y se rompen fácilmente.
I noticed my fingernails turning yellow and thickening.
Noté que mis uñas se están poniendo amarillas y engrosando.
There are white spots and ridges on my nails that were not there before.
Hay manchas blancas y surcos en mis uñas que antes no estaban ahí.
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Last reviewed: September 2026