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Hello, My Friend Said That My Nail Curving Downward Might

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Posted on Mon, 9 Mar 2020
Question: Hello, my friend said that my nail curving downward might be a sign of cardiac problems, just wondering if this is true
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It could be a clubbing

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
He may be talking about a condition called “ clubbing” , which is nothing but an enlargement of finger tips and nail beds.
It can be a sign of lung related problems and certain cancers.
However in many individuals it can be seen without any cause( physiological clubbing).
It will be better if you attach a picture in the followup query.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)
here's a picture
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is a minor clubbing and not a significant one.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It is a minor clubbing and is not clinically significant.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (45 minutes later)
so should I be worried?
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Is there any increase in size.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I hope it is there from the birth.
Is there any rapid increase in size.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Hello, My Friend Said That My Nail Curving Downward Might

Brief Answer: It could be a clubbing Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for the query. He may be talking about a condition called “ clubbing” , which is nothing but an enlargement of finger tips and nail beds. It can be a sign of lung related problems and certain cancers. However in many individuals it can be seen without any cause( physiological clubbing). It will be better if you attach a picture in the followup query. Hope I have answered your query. Thanks