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Clubbed nails

2020-12-14 08:52:17
My fingers and nails are clubbed ..I noticed approx 5-6 year back..how can I diagnose it whether it is associated with any decease are it is normal..which test i need to perform to know complete reason of clubbing
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It could be due to iron deficiency anaemia or tuberculosis
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CBC, serum iron profile, Mantoux test
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Zincovit - 10 mls - po - after lunch

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Clubbing is usually caused by decreased oxygen supply to the body. It requires clinical.expertise to diagnose it accurately, because it could be easily confused with nail structure. Many reasons can cause clubbing ranging from lung cancer to long term oxygen deprivation
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please get it evaluated by a physician

Answered2020-12-14 09:02:42

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