Primary nutrients Nitrogen deficiency results in very stunted, spindly yellow plants or yellow leaves, sometimes with pink tints. There is a general yellowing of older leaves (bottom of plant). The rest of the plant is often light green. There are elongated twisted leaves on cauliflowers or other brassicas (cabbage family) growing in alkaline soil. Molybdenum deficiency is normally seen in cauliflowers and brassicas, particularly when growing in insufficiently alkaline soil.
Everyday, simple reasons, such as fatigue from overuse, can lead to temporary, acute cramps in the hand. Hand cramps are usually brief, but they can be severe and painful, and sometimes accompany a tingling or burning sensation (paresthesia).
Swollen hands and feet can sometimes be a symptom of a larger health concern. Swelling in the extremities can be a symptom of heart disease, or problems with the liver or kidneys. For this reason, it is important not to ignore swollen hands and feet. If you cannot reduce the swelling through rest and a reduction of salt in your diet, see a doctor. Other signs that swelling in your hands and feet may be serious are if it is coupled with a shortness of breath, unexplained weight gain or nausea.