Does the absence of the white half moon on nails indicate a thyroid problem?

Question

Hello doctor,

I do not have a white half moon on my nails. Is there any thyroid issue? If yes, please suggest some treatment. Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

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The absence of the white half-moon, also known as a lunula, is not uncommon and may be a normal variant; there is no need to worry about it. I guess the rest of your nail is normal.

However, it can be associated with low hemoglobin and an inadequate diet. Treatment is not necessary for this condition, but the underlying condition requires treatment.

There is no direct relation with thyroid disease, but you can get yourself tested if you are having symptoms like lethargy, constipation, weight gain, etc. You should also get your hemoglobin tested.

Focus on a balanced diet with green leafy vegetables, fruits, etc. Hope this helps you, and get back if you have any doubts.

For further queries, consult an internal medicine physician online.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com

Regarding tight stomach, it is most probably an acidity or gastritis. Do you also have upper abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, burping, increased pain with food, a sour water feeling in your throat, or chest burning? These are the other symptoms that may be associated.

Try the following. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and start taking the medicines after their consent.

You should avoid fatty, oily, and spicy food.
Go for a walk after having food, instead of taking a rest.
Have multiple small meals instead of heavy meals.
Have regular sleep habits, and avoid stress.
Eat a lot of green leafy vegetables and fruits.
Avoid smoking and alcohol, if any.
You can try taking the tablet Pan DSR (a combination of Domperidone and Pantoprazole) 40 mg or the Esomeprazole and Domperidone combination, before breakfast, once a day for two weeks.
You can also add Sucral O (a combination of Sucralfate and Oxetacaine) or Gelusil, two teaspoons, three times a day for a week.
For immediate pain relief, you can have an antispasmodic like tablet Dicyclomine 20 or Hyoscyamine 10 mg, whenever needed.

Hair loss could be due to low hemoglobin, thyroid problems, and also hormonal issues if it is a male type of baldness. So, get the above investigations done. You can visit your dermatologist for hair loss.

For more information, consult an internal medicine physician online.

Thank you.