Dr. Shah said, “Inward-curving spoon-shaped nails often suggest iron-deficiency anaemia. This frequently happens after pregnancy when blood iron levels drop. Other symptoms include feeling tired, short of breath, having pale skin, and headaches.”
Loose nails
It might point to hyperthyroidism.
“Nail changes can also be a symptom of hyperthyroidism, which is when your thyroid gland pumps out too many hormones. Loose nails are a common sign.”
Brittle nails
You may have hypothyroidism.
“Brittle nails are a telltale sign of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), where the gland doesn’t produce enough hormones. It’s crucial to diagnose this quickly, usually with a blood test.”