What causes black nails in pregnant women?

Women must pay more attention to their bodies after they become pregnant, because pregnant women have relatively weak constitutions and if they are not careful, they can easily get infected and develop diseases. Many pregnant women will have black nails during pregnancy. Most people think this is normal and say it is caused by a lack of an element in the body. In fact, black nails may be a symptom of a disease, so pregnant women should learn more about the reasons why their nails turn black, not only for themselves but also for their children.

1. Blackening of nails is one of the manifestations of myocarditis caused by infection. For other heart diseases, hemorrhagic diseases, etc., blackening of nails is also a manifestation of the disease. The blackening symptom will gradually subside through treatment. Trauma causing blood stasis, traumatic squeezing causing bleeding, or scratches on the nails that are not treated promptly can cause the nails to turn black. Contact with certain black dyes or drugs, such as ethidium bromide and arsenic, may also cause nails to turn black. Long-term lack of trace elements such as calcium and vitamins can also cause nails to turn black, but this situation is relatively rare. Fungal infection is the most common cause of dark nails. For melanoma, you should go to the hospital in time to remove the nail, surgically remove the subungual tumor and do a pathological examination. Heredity: many people's nails are naturally darker. This is hereditary and this problem can be solved through manicure.

2. Blackening of nails is one of the symptoms of onychomycosis, and it is also accompanied by other symptoms such as thickening of nails, loss of luster and turbidity, roughness and unevenness of nail surface, brittleness of nail plate, and easy atrophy and shedding. If it is confirmed to be onychomycosis, special attention should be paid. The cause of onychomycosis is fungal infection. If it is not treated for a long time, the fungus may spread to other parts of the body and cause some complications.

Pregnant women must pay more attention to their bodies. If their nails turn black, they must consult a doctor. Never deal with it on their own or ignore it. If it is a disease, not treating it will not only endanger your own health, but also cause great harm to your child. I hope the above introduction can help you.