What Causes Clubbing of the Nail?

Find out what causes clubbing of the nails. Check this out. 

Timestamps:
0:00 What causes clubbing of the nails? 
0:05 What is clubbing of the nail? 
0:17 Potential causes 

TB:
https://youtu.be/OWnUiSuVgj8

Lung infection:
https://youtu.be/piclSYnxsYQ

Cirrhosis of the Liver:
https://youtu.be/2A1SddpHsus
https://youtu.be/e1W9fMS1jZM

Bile Ducts:
https://youtu.be/vvagzivxGO0
https://youtu.be/r3cqJMFN7ls

GRAVES:
https://youtu.be/bAOm5KBlcS0

Gut Malabsorption:
https://youtu.be/3pjaXjmZWpU
https://youtu.be/n_TZbz16C-U

 
Today we’re going to talk about what causes clubbing of the nails. This is a situation where the nail has become enlarged, and it’s also becoming thickened at the top. Nail clubbing is an indication that there is something going on inside of the body that’s not quite right. 

Potential causes of nail clubbing: 

The heart 
It could be:
• A hypoxic condition 
• A genetic condition

The lungs  
It could be:
• TB
• Sarcoidosis 

The gut 
It could be: 
• Malabsorption 

The thyroid 
It could be:
• Graves 

The liver 
It could be:
• Cirrhosis 
• Scar tissue of the bile ducts 

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand what causes clubbing of the nails.