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.
It is one of the most common disease conditions affecting the nails. Yellow toenails are usually due to fungal infection in the nails. The fungal infection of the nails is referred to as onychomycosis. The fungal infection of the toenails is more common than that of fingernails. Other than the yellow discoloration, fungal infection of the nails can result in crumbling of the nail edges, pain, thickening of the nails and breaking of the nails.