Yellow nails syndrome is a very rare disease that affects the nails of the hands and feet. Those who have yellow nails syndrome, problems of pulmonary and lymphatic system are seen in them. It is called yellow nails syndrome because the lymph formed under the nails makes it look yellow. Yellow nails syndrome can happen to people of any age, but usually it is found more in people above 50 years of age. Lymphatic system is an important part of our immune system which carries immune cell lymph to fight infection in our body. Any type of problem in this can promote lymph growth. As a result of this, you can also see swelling in different parts of the body.
Yellow nails syndrome is often found in these people-
1. Those who have cancer such as lung cancer, breast cancer or lymphona.
2. Changes or mutations in the FOXC2 gene, which causes swelling in the feet.
3. Conditions that can cause problems like lymph circulation and drainage problems, lymphedema.
Symptoms of Yellow Nails Syndrome
1. Persistent cough
2. Shortness of breath
3. Respiratory infections like pneumonia
Diagnosing Yellow Nails Syndrome
Doctors can diagnose yellow nails syndrome based on three symptoms, which include yellowing of the nails, lung problems such as cough or bronchiectasis, and swelling of the lower limb. If you have all the three symptoms, then the doctor will start the further process, in which first of all, whether the lungs are working properly or not, and this diagnosis will be confirmed by examining the swelling of the feet.
Complications of Yellow Nails
Yellow nails syndrome can affect your lungs and this problem can also be serious. Lung problems such as bronchiectasis cause difficulty in breathing by making mucus from the lungs, which can lead to diseases like pneumonia. If this fluid covers the membrane of the lungs, then your condition may worsen.
Yellow nail syndrome treatment
Although there is no permanent cure for this disease, but to improve some of its symptoms, we can do treatment like-
1. Surgery to treat pleural effusion
2. Antibiotics to treat lung infection and bronchiectasis
3. Corticosteroids to relieve symptoms
4. Exercise to improve blood circulation and inflammation
Can We Prevent Yellow Nails Syndrome From Occurring?
We cannot prevent Yellow Nails Syndrome from happening but we can manage and treat its symptoms. If you see any such symptoms, consult a doctor immediately for treatment.
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