what causes nail clubbing
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Clubbing of the Fingers Clubbing is an enlargement of the ends of the fingers and a downward sloping of the nails. Although it's not caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it can be a sign of coexisting lung cancer or other lung disorders in patients with COPD. Clubbing is sometimes called digital clubbing. It can affect the fingers and/or toes.
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- Other Causes: Spoon-shaped nails. Some of the less common causes of Spoon-shaped nails may include: 1  Hemochromatosis. 2  Raynaud's disease. 3  SLE. 4  Trauma. 5  Nail-patella syndrome. 6  Physiologic occurrence in children.
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Clubbing of the Fingers or Toes The nails also show changes. Common symptoms of clubbing: 1  The nail beds soften. The nails may seem to float instead of being firmly attached. 2  The nails forms a sharper angle with the cuticle.  The last part of the finger may appear large or bulging. It may also be warm and red.
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- Hangnails. The term hangnail is misleading as it is not actually part of the nail, but rather a small piece of the cuticle that has become torn. Most often hang nails are caused by dry skin, or by damage to the cuticle such as nail biting.
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- Clubbing may have a slow onset to the point where the individual is unaware of the change. It is usually painless but can rarely be accompanied by discomfort in the fingertips. Rare skin conditions including pachydermoperiostosis and palmoplantar keratoderma are unusual causes of nail clubbing.
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Nails - fingernail and toenail problems A blow to the nail or compulsive nail biting can cause a range of problems, including: 1  Bruising of the nail bed. 2  Lifting of the nail plate. 3  Loss of the nail plate.  Nail 1  ridges. Deformed growth of the nail plate, if the nail matrix is injured.
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clubbing club·bing. A condition affecting the fingers and toes in which proliferation of distal tissues, especially the nail beds, results in thickening and widening of the extremities of the digits; the nails are abnormally curved and shiny. clubbing. An enlarged terminal phalanx of the finger.
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clubbing Clubbing is present if the transverse diameter of the base of the fingernail is greater than the transverse diameter of the most distal joint of the digit. The nail base angle measures more than 160°.
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Top 5 Treatments for Brittle Nails When in doubt, look for basic causes first, such as a fungal infection, a reaction to nail polish or bruising from an impact. There's ongoing debate about whether brittle nails are caused predominantly by a lack of protein or moisture in the nails.
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Clubbing of the Fingers or Toes Clubbing of the fingers or toes. Clubbing is changes in the areas under and around the toenails and fingernails that occur with some disorders. The nails also show changes. Common symptoms of clubbing: 1  The nail beds soften. The nails may seem to float instead of being firmly attached. 2  The nails forms a sharper angle with the cuticle.  The last part of the finger may appear large or bulging. It may also be warm and red.
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clubbing Advanced clubbing is obvious, but early clubbing may be difficult to diagnose. Clubbing is present if the transverse diameter of the base of the fingernail is greater than the transverse diameter of the most distal joint of the digit. The nail base angle measures more than 160°.
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- These 10 animal facts will amaze you. A cuticle infection, or paronychia, is an infection of the skin surrounding the nail bed, and can be caused by injury or damage to the nail bed. It is often characterized by red, swollen, warm skin surrounding the nail, which may include pus as well.
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Clubbing 1 Nail clubbing (also known as drumstick fingers and watch-glass nails), a deformity of the fingers and fingernails.  Clubbing (subculture) (also known as club culture), a custom of visiting and gathering socially at nightclubs.
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Nail Abnormalities Diseases: 1  Disorders that affect the amount of oxygen in the blood (such as heart problems and lung diseases including cancer or infection) may cause clubbing. 2  Kidney disease can cause a build-up of nitrogen waste products in the blood, which can damage nails. 3  Liver disease can damage nails. Thyroid diseases such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism may cause brittle nails or splitting of the nail bed from the nail plate (onycholysis). Severe illness or surgery may cause horizontal depressions in the nails (Beau's lines).
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- Yeasts, molds, and different kinds of fungi can cause fungal nail infections. Most are caused by the same type of fungus that causes athlete's foot. Fungi grow best in warm, moist places, and they can spread from person to person. You can get a fungal nail infection from walking barefoot in public showers or pools or by sharing personal items, such as towels and nail clippers.
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Lung Cancer Conditions which are commonly associated with clubbing include: 1  Lung cancer-Clubbing is a sign found in around 29% of people with lung cancer, and is the most common cause of clubbing.
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Fingernail Infection (Paronychia) Fingernail infections are caused by bacteria entering the skin around the nail. Nail biting, ingrown nails, and finger sucking can cause the skin to break, allowing bacteria to enter. Also, pushing the cuticle down or trimming the cuticle (which is usually done as part of a manicure) can also lead to infection.
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Nail Fungus and Ingrown Nails Usually, nail fungus occurs when fungus enters the nail through a small trauma (cut or break) in the nail. Nail fungus is not caused by poor hygiene. Nail fungus can be spread from person to person. It may be hard to determine exactly where or how a fungal infection is acquired. However, a warm, wet place (for example, a locker room) is a good place for a fungus to grow.
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- 1 A large groove down the center of the nail can be caused by nail biting. 2  Senile nails: As you age, the nails become brittle, develop ridges and separation of the nail layers at the end of the nail. 3  To avoid this, try to clean solutions, and don't soak the nails in water.
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What Causes Hangnails and How to Prevent Them Biting your nails can also damage the cuticle, which increases the risk of hangnails as well as infection. Nail biters are especially prone to hangnails and have a much higher rate of developing infections around them, with the area becoming swollen and often painful.
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Causes of Ridged nails Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Ridged nails as a symptom include: 1  Arsenic trioxide. 2  Arsenicals. 3  Psoriasis. Raynaud's phenomenon.  Yellow nail syndrome.
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Chapter 10 Nail Disorders & Diseases Abnormal stretching of skin around the nail plate; usually caused by serious injury, such as burns, or an adverse skin reaction to chemical nail enhancement products or an allergic skin reaction. Physical trauma or injury to the nail bed that damages the capillaries and allows small amount of blood flow.
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Under the Microscope: Onycholysis Some skin conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis, can also cause onycholysis. Other times the condition is caused by medications, such as oral contraceptives, radiation, and some prescription drugs. More serious health issues, such as thyroid problems, may also cause nails to separate from the nail bed.
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Causes of Clubbed fingers The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Clubbed fingers. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  Bronchial carcinoma. 2  Cyanotic congenital heart disease (see Cyanosis)  Infective endocarditis.
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Wet Cough Treatment What causes finger clubbing? The exact cause of finger clubbing is not known, but it is a common symptom of respiratory disease, congenital heart disease, and gastrointestinal disorders. Finger clubbing may be caused by respiratory diseases including: Bronchiectasis (destruction and widening of the large airways)