Red spots on nails may indicate serious heart problems

When something goes wrong in the body, it often sends us warning signs. This is also the case with nails, whose appearance can indicate various health issues, including heart problems.

Nails are often referred to as our business cards for a reason. After all, well-groomed and neat nails reflect positively on us. Although it may seem that nails are not a crucial part of the body, you can learn a lot from them.

Some of us regularly visit manicurists, while others take care of our nails at home. Regardless of how we care for our nails, we strive to make them look beautiful. Not only women but also men, who often care about having tidy hands, pay attention to their appearance.

Dr. Joe, who has over 2 million followers on TikTok, highlighted nails in one of his videos for a reason. According to him, their appearance can indicate potential health problems. A red, pulsating spot should be particularly concerning. It can be one of the symptoms of heart disease.

- When you press the nail, throbbing can appear in the nail bed. This is the result of aortic valve regurgitation. When blood leaves the heart and reaches the rest of the body, a significant portion of it flows back into the heart, which can cause many problems - he revealed in the video he published.

Not everyone knows you can "read" much more about our health from nails than it seems. They are often the first to signal that the body lacks the nutrients necessary for proper functioning. They can break, split, and even change colour.

Therefore, any change appearing on the nail plate should be noted. Black streaks, which many people associate with splinters embedded in the skin, are particularly concerning. Few people realise that this is often one of the symptoms of endocarditis. Ignoring this symptom can have serious consequences, so you should see a doctor immediately if you notice it.