Nail clubbing

Description

An irregular, rounded shape of the nail bed.

When to make a doctor's appointment

See a healthcare professional if:

• Nail forms a sharper angle with the cuticle.
• End of finger appears large, bulging, warm, or inflamed.
• Nail curves downward and at an irregular angle from nail bed.
• Clubbed nails come with shortness of breath.
• Clubbed nails come with coughing.