People with hypothyroidism may want to consider minimizing their intake of gluten, a protein found in foods processed from wheat, barley, rye, and other grains, says Ruth Frechman, RDN, a dietitian and nutritionist in the Los Angeles area and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Yellow Nails. One of the most common causes of yellow nails is a fungal infection. As the infection worsens, the nail bed may retract, and nails may thicken and crumble. In rare cases, yellow nails can indicate a more serious condition such as severe thyroid disease, lung disease, diabetes or psoriasis. Swipe to advance.
When the tip of each nail has a dark band, it is called Terryâs nails. This is often due to aging, but it can be caused by congestive heart failure, diabetes, or liver disease. Yellow nail syndrome. Yellow nail syndrome is when the nails get thicker and do not grow as fast as normal. Sometimes the nail lacks a cuticle and may even pull away from the nail bed. This can be the result of: internal malignancies ; lymphedema (swelling of the hands) pleural effusions (fluid buildup between the lungs and chest cavity)