{"id":6695,"date":"2019-07-16T15:55:39","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T15:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=6695"},"modified":"2019-07-16T15:59:04","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T15:59:04","slug":"splinter-hemorrhages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/splinter-hemorrhages\/","title":{"rendered":"Splinter Hemorrhages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/splinter-hemorrhage-177406025-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6700 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/splinter-hemorrhage-177406025-1.jpg\" alt=\"Splinter hemorrhage  doctor Queens New York \" width=\"264\" height=\"172\" \/><\/a>The appearance of your nails can reveal clues about your health.\u00a0 Abnormalities in the shape, color or texture of nails or nail beds are sometimes indicative of underlying medical conditions.<\/p>\n<p>One of the abnormalities that can occur is the appearance of small, dark-red or brown blood vessels that resemble splinters under your nails. These visible blood vessels are known as splinter hemorrhages.<\/p>\n<p>Splinter hemorrhages can develop as a result of trauma or injury to the nail.\u00a0 However, in instances where trauma is not involved, the appearance of blood vessels under the nail could signal the development of serious health issues.<\/p>\n<p>Some medical conditions that can cause splinter hemorrhages to appear include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Endocarditis- An infection of the heart valves and chambers<\/li>\n<li>Vasculitis \u2013 Damage or swelling of the blood vessels<\/li>\n<li>Scleroderma- An\u00a0 autoimmune disease that causes hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues<\/li>\n<li>Peptic ulcer disease- A condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop\u00a0 in the lining of the stomach or parts of\u00a0 the small intestine<\/li>\n<li>Psoriasis \u2013 An inflammatory disease characterized by a buildup of excess skin cells that result in scales and red\u00a0patches on the skin<\/li>\n<li>Raynaud\u2019s disease- A rare disorder of the blood vessels that causes them to constrict excessively in response to cold<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Splinter hemorrhages can also appear as a result of taking certain medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.<\/p>\n<p>If splinter hemorrhages form after receiving trauma or injury to the nails, there is usually no need to see a doctor- unless the hemorrhages do not go away on their own.\u00a0 (Splinter hemorrhages typically take 3-4 months to disappear).\u00a0 \u00a0You should see a doctor immediately if splinter hemorrhages appear without trauma or injury. \u00a0Your doctor will order a series of tests to isolate a possible cause.<\/p>\n<p>To schedule an appointment with a doctor at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, please\u00a0 718-206-7001.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  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