You know those little things about your body you sometimes brush off — like a nagging headache or a weird spot on your skin? Most of the time, it’s nothing.
But sometimes, your body is trying to tell you something serious. One change you definitely shouldn’t ignore? Nail clubbing.
A sign of disease
It might sound strange, but nail clubbing it’s a noticeable change in the shape and feel of your fingernails or toenails — and experts say it can be a red flag for serious health issues. In fact, ‘clubbing’ has been recognized as a sign of disease since the time of Hippocrates.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, nail clubbing happens when your nails start to look wider, swollen, or even take on an upside-down spoon shape. It occurs when the amount of soft tissue beneath the nail beds increases.
The nails can feel soft or spongy, be warm to the …
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