Dark nails after surgery

I've had a hysterectomy and I've noticed different chages in my skin  color especially my nails. I was on HRT for a while. could this fluctuation cause my nails to be dark?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
There is no reported evidence of hysterectomy and HRT causing dark nails but dark nails can be the result of vitamin B12 defciiency. Take vita B 12 supplements for some days and check whether the symptoms improve.

Sometimes dark nails can be contributed to circulatory problems, which will result in limited blood flow to your hands, legs and heart. Your blood vessels become blocked which obstructs the natural blood flow.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.