Fingernail clubbing causes
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Nail clubbing, also known as Hippocratic fingers, occurs when the fingernail swells at the base and the nail curves downward away from the finger. It is often caused by underlying lung or heart conditions such as pulmonary fibrosis, tetralogy of Fallot, Hodgkin's lymphoma, or asbestosis. Symptoms of nail clubbing include an increased angle where the nail meets the skin and softening of the nail bed. If nail clubbing is detected, it is important to see a doctor to determine the underlying medical cause and receive treatment.
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Clubbing of the fingers is caused by dilation of arteries and capillaries in the fingers, leading to soft tissue swelling and hypertrophy. It is characterized by an increased Lovibond angle (>180 degrees), positive Schamroth sign, and a phalangeal depth ratio >1. Clubbing can be primary/idiopathic or secondary due to underlying conditions affecting the lungs, heart, liver, or endocrine system. It is classified as unilateral/bilateral, acute/chronic, and primary/secondary based on characteristics.
Clubbing
Clubbing refers to enlargement of the fingers and toes, particularly on the dorsal surface at the nail bed. It is graded based on changes to the nail bed and angle of the finger. Clubbing is associated with lung, heart, gastrointestinal and endocrine diseases. Some common causes that can be remembered with the acronym CLUBBING include congenital heart diseases, lung diseases, and cancers of the lungs, liver or bowels. Current evidence suggests clubbing may be caused by platelets that normally break down in the lungs but in lung diseases reach the extremities, releasing growth factors that stimulate connective tissue proliferation and clubbing. Clinical tests to assess clubbing include checking for nail bed fluctuation, loss of the Lovib
Clubbing
Clubbing refers to focal swelling of the fingers and toes caused by proliferation of connective tissue between the nail matrix and distal phalanx. It is characterized by increased transverse and anteroposterior diameter of the nails. Clubbing can be examined by measuring angles like the Lovibond angle and hyponychial angle. The degree of clubbing is classified from 10 to 40 based on features present. Common causes of clubbing include cyanotic heart disease, lung diseases like bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis, gastrointestinal conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, and infections like endocarditis. Clubbing is a nonspecific physical finding that may indicate underlying chronic diseases or conditions.
Clubbing
Clubbing, also known as Hippocrates fingers, is the bulbous enlargement of the fingertips and nails. It is caused by proliferation of subcutaneous tissues due to chronic hypoxemia from conditions like lung diseases, heart diseases, and liver or gastrointestinal diseases. Examination involves comparing the fingernails to look for reduced or absent diamond-shaped spaces, indicating clubbing. While clubbing itself has no treatment, addressing the underlying condition can potentially reverse it over time.
Clubbing
Clubbing, also known as Hippocratic fingers, is a thickening of tissues at the base of fingernails and toenails such that the normal angle between the nail and digit is filled in. It is caused by increased levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) which induces vascular changes and tissue proliferation in the nails. Common causes include lung diseases like bronchitis and cancer, as well as non-lung conditions such as liver cirrhosis. Clubbing can range from nail bed fluctuation to severe bony changes and is classified in grades based on physical appearance.
Physiological basis behind CLUBBING
Clubbing, characterized by widening of the nail bed angle beyond 180 degrees, is caused by megakaryocytes and platelet fragments entering the systemic circulation from the lungs or heart due to damage or shunting. In the fingertips, these cells release growth factors that increase blood flow and connective tissue, causing clubbing. Clubbing is seen in pulmonary disorders where the capillaries are damaged, as well as cyanotic heart defects with right-to-left shunts and endocarditis where cells bypass or break off from the heart.
Clubbing
This document provides information about a seminar on clubbing. It defines clubbing, describes its historical identification and terminology. It covers the causes, grades, clinical presentation including examination findings, and theories about the pathophysiology of clubbing. Clubbing is characterized by enlargement and curvature of the fingernails and fingertips. It most commonly occurs due to lung or heart conditions. Examination involves assessing the nail bed angle and depth, and performing Schamroth's test. The exact mechanism remains unknown but theories include neurogenic and humoral factors.
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Clubbing of the fingers is caused by dilation of arteries and capillaries in the fingers, leading to soft tissue swelling and hypertrophy. It is characterized by an increased Lovibond angle (>180 degrees), positive Schamroth sign, and a phalangeal depth ratio >1. Clubbing can be primary/idiopathic or secondary due to underlying conditions affecting the lungs, heart, liver, or endocrine system. It is classified as unilateral/bilateral, acute/chronic, and primary/secondary based on characteristics.
Clubbing
Clubbing refers to enlargement of the fingers and toes, particularly on the dorsal surface at the nail bed. It is graded based on changes to the nail bed and angle of the finger. Clubbing is associated with lung, heart, gastrointestinal and endocrine diseases. Some common causes that can be remembered with the acronym CLUBBING include congenital heart diseases, lung diseases, and cancers of the lungs, liver or bowels. Current evidence suggests clubbing may be caused by platelets that normally break down in the lungs but in lung diseases reach the extremities, releasing growth factors that stimulate connective tissue proliferation and clubbing. Clinical tests to assess clubbing include checking for nail bed fluctuation, loss of the Lovib
Clubbing
Clubbing refers to focal swelling of the fingers and toes caused by proliferation of connective tissue between the nail matrix and distal phalanx. It is characterized by increased transverse and anteroposterior diameter of the nails. Clubbing can be examined by measuring angles like the Lovibond angle and hyponychial angle. The degree of clubbing is classified from 10 to 40 based on features present. Common causes of clubbing include cyanotic heart disease, lung diseases like bronchiectasis and cystic fibrosis, gastrointestinal conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, and infections like endocarditis. Clubbing is a nonspecific physical finding that may indicate underlying chronic diseases or conditions.
Clubbing
Clubbing, also known as Hippocrates fingers, is the bulbous enlargement of the fingertips and nails. It is caused by proliferation of subcutaneous tissues due to chronic hypoxemia from conditions like lung diseases, heart diseases, and liver or gastrointestinal diseases. Examination involves comparing the fingernails to look for reduced or absent diamond-shaped spaces, indicating clubbing. While clubbing itself has no treatment, addressing the underlying condition can potentially reverse it over time.
Clubbing
Clubbing, also known as Hippocratic fingers, is a thickening of tissues at the base of fingernails and toenails such that the normal angle between the nail and digit is filled in. It is caused by increased levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) which induces vascular changes and tissue proliferation in the nails. Common causes include lung diseases like bronchitis and cancer, as well as non-lung conditions such as liver cirrhosis. Clubbing can range from nail bed fluctuation to severe bony changes and is classified in grades based on physical appearance.
Physiological basis behind CLUBBING
Clubbing, characterized by widening of the nail bed angle beyond 180 degrees, is caused by megakaryocytes and platelet fragments entering the systemic circulation from the lungs or heart due to damage or shunting. In the fingertips, these cells release growth factors that increase blood flow and connective tissue, causing clubbing. Clubbing is seen in pulmonary disorders where the capillaries are damaged, as well as cyanotic heart defects with right-to-left shunts and endocarditis where cells bypass or break off from the heart.
Clubbing
This document provides information about a seminar on clubbing. It defines clubbing, describes its historical identification and terminology. It covers the causes, grades, clinical presentation including examination findings, and theories about the pathophysiology of clubbing. Clubbing is characterized by enlargement and curvature of the fingernails and fingertips. It most commonly occurs due to lung or heart conditions. Examination involves assessing the nail bed angle and depth, and performing Schamroth's test. The exact mechanism remains unknown but theories include neurogenic and humoral factors.
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1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
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1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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- 1. Fingernail Clubbing Causes, Symptoms and Pictures Filed under 13 mins agonail care tips Fingernail clubbing or nail clubbing in ancient times called known as Hippocratic fingers because Hippocrates was first to identify this has a disease. Nail clubbing forms swelling at the joint where nail meet cuticle to form an angle, clubbing of nail increases that angle. What it tells about my health? (Nail clubbing causes) As you might know that nails show what you eat and how you’re. If you want to check your health status, then check out your nails. Nail clubbing is not caused because of any injury or fungus affecting your nails, but it’s caused when you experience with anyone of the following disease. Pulmonary Fibrosis (scarring in the lungs.) Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) (a type of congenital heart defect) Hodgkin’s lymphoma (a cancer of lymph tissue) Bronchiectasis (bronchial tubes of your lungs are permanently damaged) Asbestosis (a lung disease that develops from the presence of asbestos fibers) As you see these most of them are related to either lung or heart. If you see your nails clubbed (fingernails or toenails) then mostly you’re affected by these above diseases. Few more diseases are also discussed like, gastrointestinal (where gastrointestinal tract gets affected) and malignancies. So this no more a joke! You’re risking your life if you delay treatment.
- 2. Well, no need to fear if you think you’ve clubbed nails (they can be treated), now let’s look at few symptoms by which we can confirm fingernail clubbing. You see the angle cuticle and nail plate increases. Nail bed softens, it seems like nail plate is floating on it. Swelling of fingernail tip. Downwards curving of nails. Will not be painful but can be warm Because of tissue under nail plate become thicker nails plate becomes wider. Decrease in amount of oxygen in blood also one reason for this. How it can be treated? First you (Doctor will) check the underlying reason of nail clubbing. Like is it because of any lung disease or heart disease then accordingly it will be treated. Once the main root cause disease is treated you will get back you normal good looking nails. Note: I recommend, as soon as you see nail clubbing reach your Doctor without any delay. Join the discussion forum here. Nail clubbing pictures
- 3. Image source:1,2 Disclaimer: The information provided above is taken from authority sites over web. Resources: http://www.healthline.com/symptom/finger-clubbing http://www.medicinenet.com/nail_clubbing/symptoms.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nail_clubbing