Nail thickening can happen as a result of every day life, but the issue is usually caused by an underlying fungal infection. You will likely present thickened nails as part of another underlying condition, so it’s essential to keep a check on your nails to make sure they are healthy.
Some of the common symptoms you’ll find alongside thickened nails include:
- Colour change – either to a more yellow colour or in extreme circumstances even brown or green
- Nails lifting form the nail bed
- Nails looking chalky, scaly, or crumbly
- Pain or discomfort around the nails
- Nail fungus sometimes smells
If you are caring for someone, it may be difficult to spot a nail issue, and even understand why they are so thick. If you are worried about someone you are caring for, keep an eye out for these common signs:
- They are ashamed to show their feet
- Nails too thick to cut
- Nails look terrible that they hide them with nail varnish