Nails – Horizontal Ridges, Fragile: definition
Abnormalities of the nail plate that are characterized by poor nail structure of both fingernails and toenails caused by B vitamin deficiencies and severe stress. Click for full description.
Parathyroid Carcinoma: definition
A rare malignancy involving overactive parathyroid glands characterized by asymptomatic hypercalcemia (elevated blood calcium level) in most patients, suppressed serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, and renal failure in some. Click for full description.
Nails – Vertical Ridges: definition
Abnormalities of the nail plate that are characterized by poor nail structure of both fingernails and toenails resulting from iron deficiency. Click for full description.
Penicillin V Impaired Absorption in Children: definition
Lack of ability to absorb penicillin V from the small intestine due to intestinal inflammation in celiac disease. Click for full description.
Mesenteric Lymph Node Cavitation and Hyposplenism: definition
Combination is a rare lymphatic entity related to celiac disease and is characterized by shrinking of a mesenteric lymph node and absence of functional (working) spleen tissue. Mesenteric lymph nodes are located in the mesentery,…
Nails Rounded with Curved Ends, Dark and Excessively Dry: definition
Abnormalities of the nail plate that are characterized by poor nail structure of both fingernails and toenails resulting from vitamin B12 deficiency. Click for full description.
Peripheral Neuropathy: definition
Damage to one or more peripheral nerves characterized by impaired nerve transmission causing burning, tingling or numbness of hands and feet and resulting from any of these nutrient deficiencies: folate, niacin (B3), thiamin (B1), pyridoxine (B6),…
Migraine Headache: definition
A neurologic disorder characterized by reduced cerebral blood flow with periodic, one-sided pulsing headache with or without aura, light and noise sensitivity and nausea. Click for full description.
Nails – Splinter Hemorrhages: definition
A feature of vitamin C deficiency that is characterized by fragility of the underlying capillaries resulting in bleeding under the nail. Click for full description.
Cancer of the Pharynx: definition
A malignant growth of cells in the pharynx (throat) that is a major complication of celiac disease, developing as a consequence of gluten exposure and deficiencies of selenium, vitamin E and possibly, omega-3 fatty acids.…