What is the yellow nail syndrome?

yellow nail syndrome is a rare health condition that is characterized by significant changes in the individual's nails. The nails thicken dramatically, turn the yellow-yellow green color and can separate from the nail bed. Other complications may include swelling of the body, usually in arms and legs, as well as damage to the upper airways and lungs.

The individual that is affected by yellow nail syndrome usually experiences changes in the nails and feet and all nails can be involved. The affected nails may slowly grow or stop growing completely. Nails can have combs on them and develop bumps. In addition, the edges of the nails may seem dark and the cuticle may lose. In most cases, nail changes are permanent, although there have been cases where the nails returned to their normal state.

Any cause of the yellow nail syndrome remains unknown, the disease is commonly accompanied by one or more diseases, incl.Lymphoedema, pleural effusion, bronchiectasia, chronic bronchitis and sinus infection. Lymphoedema is caused by blocking the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system works in a tandem with a circulatory system that supplies oxygen, nutrients and hormones into cells and filters out harmful organisms causing diseases in the body with the immune system. When the lymphatic system gets blocking, it usually causes swelling. Individuals who have lymphoedema generally have swelling in their arms or legs due to the accumulation of lymphatic fluid that is unable to drain properly.

Pleural effusions occur in about 36 percent of people who are affected by yellow nail syndrome. When excess fluid accumulates in the space surrounding the lungs, the accumulation is commonly referred to as pleural effusion. Excessive accumulation of fluids in lungs of breathing by limiting lung expansion during inhalation.

usually has about 40 percent of individuals who have a yellow nail syndrome, also a state called bronchiectasis. This oneOcency is caused by airway damage, also called bronchial tubes that carry air into and from the lungs. Damage is usually the result of chronic infections that caused scars tissue. Bronchiectasis causes these airways to spread to compensate for the accumulation of scar tissue.

An individual with yellow nail syndrome can also have chronic sinusitis or bronchitis. Sinusitis is characterized by inflammation of the cavities caused by infections. Bronchitis is an inflammation of bronchial pipes.