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How Can Brittle Finger Nails Be Treated?
Hello, My husband is currently having an problem with brittle fingernails. As soon as they start growing they break off. They stay jagged and brittle. He is taking Vitamin C and Iron and they don t seem to be helping. What can you we do? What could be the cause of this? Does he need blookwork?
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Hello,
The symptoms of your husband are probably related to anemia. I suggest you to do a complete blood count to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment usually consists in iron supplements.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms of your husband are probably related to anemia. I suggest you to do a complete blood count to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment usually consists in iron supplements.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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