Blue Nails

Blue colouring in the nails present due to poor blood circulation.

APPEARANCE

CAUSES

Blueness in the nail indicates a low presence of oxygen in the blood distributed to the fingers.

When exposed to oxygen, blood takes on a bright red colour. In low amounts of oxygen, blood is blue or purple in colour, leading to blue colouring in the skin.

The following medical conditions are possible causes of blue nails:

Agyria 

Mepacrine 

⦁ Lack of oxygen 

Wilson's disease 

Silver poisoning 

Methemoglobinemia 

⦁ Chronic lung disease (e.g. asthma) 

⦁ Insufficient oxygen 

Subungual hematoma 

Trauma 

Fracture 

See causes of cyanosis 

DOES IT AFFECT THE PROCEDURE?

Not really. However, with lack of blood supply, a massage could be applied, but with extra caution.

POSSIBLE TREATMENTS/OPTIONS

It is advised you should see your doctor to determine the cause. 

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