Rippled fingernails reveal secrets of possible disease

Manicures will cover any ripples or bumps on your nails, but shiny polish can’t hide the disease that might be hiding inside your body.

Your nails reflect your overall health and any abnormalities can suggest there’s a potential problem with your liver, lungs or heart.

Nail health is often a mirror of what’s happening inside our bodies and when changes occur, it may signal various health conditions or simply reflect normal aging processes.

Stripes on nails can be harmless, but according to the National Library of Medicine (NCBI), ridges on “nails may also provide an insight into more sinister systemic manifestations,” indicating underlying health issues.