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I am pregnant and noticed a dark line on my finger nail. Should I worry about that?

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Published At April 1, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 26 year old female. I am 18 weeks pregnant. Recently, I have noticed a dark line on one of my finger nails going down from the skin edge to the tip. Is this anything to worry about?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  • Firstly our heartiest congratulations on your pregnancy. We wish you all the very best of health.
    • You need not worry about the dark line on your nails. Pregnancy causes a lot of hormonal changes in your body.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Kulkarni Rahul Suresh
Dr. Kulkarni Rahul Suresh

Internal Medicine

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