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About two months ago I had Diverticulitis. Now I have noticed by finger nails are turning yellow. What would be the cause for that? Thankyou.

Submitted: 58 days and 3 hours ago.
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I was on a medicine form the Dr. for the diverticulitic and that seems to have cleared up.

Posted by Dr. Arun Phophalia 58 days and 3 hours ago.

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Greetings.

 

Do you have pain abdomen, loss of appetite, body itching, weight loss, nausea, fever, sweating?

 

Dr. Arun

58 days and 3 hours ago.

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No, I have none of thise symtoms.

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Hello,

 

This yellow color change of the nails should not be related to previous diverticulitis. The yellow nails should be looked for the following;

 

1) Anemia

2) Jaundice

3) Yellow nail syndrome; if you have any respiratory problem associated.

 

You would need blood work, chest x-ray and an abdominal ultrasound for the evaluation. You should consider consulting your primary care physician as soon as possible.

 

Please feel free for your follow up questions.

 

Dr. Arun

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