I just came from a Doctors visit yesterday and a few of my nails are flat - about 4 total - with the rest of them being normal. He - the Doctor said that it appears to be what they call Platynychia which is commonly known for having low Iron. Moreover, I am being treated for reflux problem for over 2 years and the Heomtolgist I visited yesterday said that the low Iron was probably being caused from my reflux issue. Trying to obtain second opinion on this matter. Thanks for any confirmation on this matter.
Hello. Platonychia can because by low serum iron. If you are a female patient, and you have heavy menstrual bleeding, that is a possible cause. I are older than 50, you should have a colonoscopy to be sure you are not loosing blood in your stools. Reflux by itself is not a cause of low serum iron. However, some gastric problems which might cause reflux, as Helicobacter pylori infection in your stomach, might be responsible for the low iron.