My pints of blueberries donât weight 16 ounces!â. A dry pint is not a measurement of weightâit is volume, as in cubic inches. (A liquid pint, as in a pint of cream, gives you fluid ounces). A pint of feathers takes up the same amount of space as a dry pint of marbles, but they certainly donât weight the same!
1 Liver disease can damage nails. 2  Thyroid diseases such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism may cause brittle nails or splitting of the nail bed from the nail plate (onycholysis). 3  Severe illness or surgery may cause horizontal depressions in the nails (Beau's lines).
Brittle nails that crack frequently have been noted with iron deficiency and thyroid or kidney problems. Splitting nails or pitting of the nails themselves are both seen with psoriasis. Low levels of Vitamin C, folic acid, and certain proteins in the diet are also known to cause nail splitting.ails can provide some evidence of a person's underlying health status. If you notice sudden changes in your nails, it can be a good idea to bring this up with your primary care physician. He or she can examine your nails in the context of a more general history and physical exam.