Nail Problems and Injuries
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Do you have unexplained colour changes to your nails?
See significance of colour changes in nails if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do your nails look blue, blue-grey, black, or brown and you don't know why?
Yes Do you have an unexplained green, white, or yellow appearance to a nail?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do your nails have a pale white appearance, not just specks of white?
Yes Do your nails have a black appearance without any known injury?
Yes Do your nails have a yellow or brown appearance?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA | Last Updated: February 14, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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