Question 1

i have curved fingernails like cat's claws and clubbed tips. the middle and ring fingernails also twist when long enough why is this?

Accepted Answer

Clubbed Fingers: Clubbed fingers is a symptom of disease, often of the heart or lungs which cause chronically low blood levels of oxygen. Diseases which cause malabsorption, such as cystic fibrosis or celiac disease can also cause clubbing. See your doctor.

Question 2

whats relationship between curved fingernails and edema?

Accepted Answer

Nail clubbing: Causes of clubbing:-

congenital injuries
severe chronic cyanosis, lung diseases like empyema, bronchiactesis, carcinoma of bronchus and pulmonary tuberculosis.Abdominal diseases like crohn’s disease, polyposis of colon, ulcerative colitis, liver cirrhosis ect…heart diseases like fallot’s tetralogy, subacute bacterial endocarditis and ect..

Question 3

how do curved fingernails from heart disease look?

Accepted Answer

Clubbing: Poor oxygen supply can result in bluish fingers and soft curve to finger nails .This is also found in people with ling disease such as chronic obstructive lung disease.

Question 4

how does heart disease etc. cause curved fingernails?

Accepted Answer

Curved nails: Curved fingernails are characterized by the curving down of the tip of the nail. The nail bed is softened and there is a spongy sensation when the nail is pressed. This condition is also known as nail clubbing. Curved fingernails are associated with heart problems, lung disease, and other underlying health problems. However, it can also be caused without any health problem.

Question 5

help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes/cures fingernails that grow curved like claws?

Accepted Answer

Do you cut nails: If someone does not cut their nails and let them grow longer and longer they will eventually curve and look like claws. This is known as onychogryphosis.You can see a picture of this if you go on to google images. The only other thing i can imagine you are thinking of is something called pincer nails. Onychogryphosis iscured by cutting your nails. Pincerer nails need to be treated surgically.

Question 6

why does my fingernail curve downward as it grows? it only curls down on one side. the side it curls on is larger than the other side of the nail.

Accepted Answer

As nails grow they : can curve, have you ever seen the guinness book guy with longest fingernails ( they look like waterpark slides). I would not be worried, See dermatologist if you really want a confirmatory answer

Question 7

been having left side leg swelling , back swelling , lower back pain , any kind of physical movements makes it worse . has been on going for 4 years. new symptom, fingernails are starting to curve downward?

Accepted Answer

: If symptom for 4 yrs- it is time for you to see a doc who will examine and test and treat you for without that no opinion ca be given. good luck

Question 8

would my fingernail grow once again normally as before after it 's been smashed.now it is about to peel off...what should i do after it's gone?

Accepted Answer

It should: If you lose your current nail, the new nail that grows in should grow normally. This assumes that the trauma did not damage the nail matrix which lived under the cuticle. The matrix cells are the ones involved in regrowth and if damaged can lead to permanent nail dystrophy.

Question 9

i woke up in one morning and my finger was dark brown and some of my fingernail too was brown i dont know from where its coming and i dont feel from it and i can feel my finger fine but the texture is bad it feels like my finger was burnt (didnt?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor as your symptoms warrant an evaluation.
Wish you good health.

Question 10

what is white crest of a fingernail?

Accepted Answer

Lunula: I believe you are referring to the lunula or "little moon" seen under your fingernail most prominently on your thumb.  It is an area of less developed collagen and has little medical significance although abnormailties may be associated with systemic disease.

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I have curved fingernails like cat's claws and clubbed tips. the middle and ring fingernails also twist when long enough why is this?

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Whats relationship between curved fingernails and edema?

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How do curved fingernails from heart disease look?

A member asked:

How does heart disease etc. cause curved fingernails?

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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes/cures fingernails that grow curved like claws?

A member asked:

Why does my fingernail curve downward as it grows? it only curls down on one side. the side it curls on is larger than the other side of the nail.

A member asked:

Been having left side leg swelling , back swelling , lower back pain , any kind of physical movements makes it worse . has been on going for 4 years. new symptom, fingernails are starting to curve downward?

A member asked:

Would my fingernail grow once again normally as before after it 's been smashed.now it is about to peel off...what should i do after it's gone?

A member asked:

I woke up in one morning and my finger was dark brown and some of my fingernail too was brown i dont know from where its coming and i dont feel from it and i can feel my finger fine but the texture is bad it feels like my finger was burnt (didnt?

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What is white crest of a fingernail?

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