Nail clubbing
March, 21st, 2025
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An irregular, rounded shape of the nail bed.
Description
See a healthcare professional if:
- Nail forms a sharper angle with the cuticle.
- End of finger appears large, bulging, warm, or inflamed.
- Nail curves downward and at an irregular angle from nail bed.
- Clubbed nails come with shortness of breath.
- Clubbed nails come with coughing.
, When to make a doctor’s appointment
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