If This Little Mark Appears On Your Nail - Get Tested!

Your nails can reveal a great deal about your health. One thing to look out for is a dark mark on your nail, which might be more serious than you think. That's the warning one woman received when she complained to her nail technician about a black vertical line on her thumbnail. Initially, she had wanted a dark nail polish to cover the stripe on her nail, which ran from her cuticle to the edge of her nail. 

 

The woman had been going to salons for years where workers told her the black line was either a blood blister, a sign of calcium deficiency, or just a hereditary mark. But, in this visit, the nail technician told her to go see a doctor immediately - and she did. A couple of weeks later, the woman called to tell the nail technician that the vertical black stripe on her nail had been diagnosed as an aggressive melanoma, which had spread to her lymph nodes.

Nail melanoma is officially called subungual melanoma if it is under the nail, or periungual melanoma if it's around the nail - rare, but potentially deadly. Half of all melanoma cases occur in those of Asian decent, 35% in darker-skinned people, and just 2.5% in white individuals. 

 

One of the reasons why this is so serious is because more often than not, patients do not receive an accurate diagnosis right away. In fact, more often than not, the average delay of diagnosis for subungual melanoma patients is two and a half years, and it's not because people don't notice the black mark, but rather because it is usually attributed to something else.

 

 In addition, a subungual melanoma looks like something called a subungual hematoma, or a 'blood blister. This is usually caused by some kind of trauma, which may be caused by slamming your finger in the car door. This will cause the tiny blood vessels underneath your nail to rupture, causing blood to leak out and discolor the nail. 

 

In this instance, however, a new, healthy nail will begin to grow in and the discolored nail will grow out. The pattern of discoloration also tends to be more irregular, with puddles or drops, while with subungual melanoma, it develops as an organized band, arising in the root of the nail and extending to its edge. 

 

So, if you notice a new, dark mark underneath any of your fingernails or toenails, and can't remember any kind of trauma that could have caused it. Your doctor will probably do a biopsy to check for melanoma. The good news is that if you catch it early, surgical removal can get rid of any of the cancerous cells before they're able to spread.

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Recurrent UTI risk may increase during menstrual cycle, can also affect ovarian health

Irregular menstrual cycles, vaginal infections, recurring UTIs (Urinary tract infections) and miscarriages are common amongst the women in the Sunderbans, said an expert.

With frequent storms over the years, the salinity of water of most of the rivers and ponds has increased in almost all areas of the Sunderbans, the expert said. I visit about 25 homes every day and most of these homes have women who have one or the other problems related to menstruation, she said.

Recurrent UTIs can have both direct and indirect impacts on menstrual health, explained a gynecologist.

Directly, the infection of urine will contaminate the vaginal flora, the organisms present in the vagina, and it will be altered, and it will lead to vaginal infection which in turn affects ovarian health, the Dr. said. Recurrent UTIs, may lead to miscarriages or even preterm labour, the Dr. said.

UTIs typically occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and spread in the bladder. The urinary system is designed to keep out bacteria. But the defences sometimes fail. When that happens, bacteria may take hold and grow into a full blown infection in the urinary tract.

The Dr. said that UTIs have a direct connection with hygiene and lifestyle. UTIs disturb the whole system of the body. It is not accurate to say the infection affects the menstrual cycle directly but there are a few indirect impacts.

UTIs directly affect menstrual health

In addition to pain, UTIs cause burning and stress. They can make you feel sick and worried too. If a UTI appears to delay your period, it may be stress rather than the infection. According to a 2006 research review and a 2015 study, high-stress levels impact your menstrual cycle.

Ironically, it may be that your menstrual cycle is affecting the timing of your UTI , not the other way around. The reason for this is lowered estrogen levels.

Estrogen has anti-inflammatory properties. When estrogen levels are high, you may be less susceptible to developing a UTI. Estrogen also helps keep Lactobacillus, the good bacteria in your vagina, healthy and active. Lactobacillus helps regulate vaginal pH, keeping bad bacteria levels low.

Estrogen production lowers around the time of menstruation. This may make you more vulnerable to developing an infection. Add extreme stress into the mix and your period may be delayed by a few days.

The medication, given to treat the infection, can also contribute in disturbing the cycle.

Higher skin bacteria in urinary microbiome during menstruation

Another biological change during menstruation has only recently been identified- the urinary microbiome. The urinary microbiome is a complex ecosystem of microbes living in the urinary tract. While it has been established that the vaginal microbiome undergoes change during the menstrual cycle, the urinary microbiome does as well, which likely plays an important role in UTI risk.

In March 2020, researchers demonstrated the variability of the urinary microbiome following both menstruation and vaginal intercourse. The researchers used RNA sequencing and enhanced quantitative urine culture (EQUC) to identify the organisms in the urinary tract and their relative abundance. While measurable changes to the urinary microbiome were found in all subjects, the changes were individualized and unique to each person.

The researchers did find higher than normal levels of common skin bacteria in the urinary microbiome during menstruation.

Recurrences usually occur within 3 months of the original infection

Around 50-69 % of women will experience a UTI in their lifetime. The estimated number of UTIs per person per year is 0.5 in young females. Recurrences usually occur within 3 months of the original infection, and 80 % of recurrent UTIs are reinfections. The incidence of UTI increases with age and sexual activity. The Dr. advised that maintaining proper hygiene and drinking appropriate water can help in decreasing the risk of UTIs.

 

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Home » Health » Health Conditions » Recurrent UTI risk may... Recurrent UTI risk may increase during menstrual cycle, can also affect ovarian health Unnati Gusain Unnati Gusain Published On: 19 Sept 2022 1:14 PM Recurrent UTI risk may increase during menstrual cycle, can also affect ovarian health Microscopic image of E coli, bacteria from the large intestine (Photo credit: Flickr) UTIs typically occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and spread in the bladder. News If a UTI seems to be delaying your period, it may be stress rather than the infection. When estrogen levels are high, you may be less susceptible to developing a UTI. Around 50–60 per cent of women will experience a UTI in their lifetime. Irregular menstrual cycles, vaginal infections, recurring UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) and miscarriages are common amongst the women in the Sundarbans, said, Nihar Ranjan Raptan, director of the NGO Goranbose Gram Bikash Kendra (GGBK). With frequent storms over the years, the salinity of water of most of the rivers and ponds has increased in almost all areas of the Sundarbans, the ASHA worker said. "I visit about 25 homes every day and most of these homes have women who have one or the other problems related to menstruation," Mondal told PTI.

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Home » Health » Health Conditions » Recurrent UTI risk may... Recurrent UTI risk may increase during menstrual cycle, can also affect ovarian health Unnati Gusain Unnati Gusain Published On: 19 Sept 2022 1:14 PM Recurrent UTI risk may increase during menstrual cycle, can also affect ovarian health Microscopic image of E coli, bacteria from the large intestine (Photo credit: Flickr) UTIs typically occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and spread in the bladder. News If a UTI seems to be delaying your period, it may be stress rather than the infection. When estrogen levels are high, you may be less susceptible to developing a UTI. Around 50–60 per cent of women will experience a UTI in their lifetime. Irregular menstrual cycles, vaginal infections, recurring UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) and miscarriages are common amongst the women in the Sundarbans, said, Nihar Ranjan Raptan, director of the NGO Goranbose Gram Bikash Kendra (GGBK). With frequent storms over the years, the salinity of water of most of the rivers and ponds has increased in almost all areas of the Sundarbans, the ASHA worker said. "I visit about 25 homes every day and most of these homes have women who have one or the other problems related to menstruation," Mondal told PTI.

https://www.news9live.com/health/health-conditions/recurrent-uti-risk-may-increase-during-menstrual-cycle-can-also-affect-ovarian-health-196825