Sunday, February 01, 2009 Vivian asks

Q: I have little splinter looking things that come up under my thumb nail every so often.

I was wandering if it was a vit. deficincy. My nails split all the time also.

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Answers (1)

Martin Cane, M.D., Health Pro

2/ 4/09 7:37am

Vivian,

Thanks for your question.

There is a finding called splinter hemorrhages which look like splinters under the nail. They are most commonly caused by trauma to the fingers, but without that as an obvious cause, it can be a sign of some underlying medical problems. This may be tied to the fact that your nails also splitting. Among these possibilities include blood disorders, thyroid disease, and vitamin deficiencies.

You need to see your physician for his evaluation which should include a full history, examination and screening blood work.

Best wishes.

Martin Cane, M.D.

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