<human>: 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.
<bot>: 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.