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(R68.3) Clubbing of fingers
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1 470 055 in individuals diagnosis clubbing of fingers confirmed
156 470 deaths with diagnosis clubbing of fingers
11% mortality rate associated with the disease clubbing of fingers
Diagnosis clubbing of fingers is diagnosed Men are 6.24% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis clubbing of fingers
64 921 (8.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis clubbing of fingers
91 549 (13.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease clubbing of fingers - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features clubbing of fingers
Absence or low individual and public risk
Clubbing of fingers - what does this mean
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What happens during the disease - clubbing of fingers
Clubbing of the fingers is a condition where the tips of the fingers become enlarged and the nails become curved due to an increase in the size of the underlying soft tissue. the exact cause of this condition is not known, however, it is most commonly associated with chronic lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd) and cystic fibrosis, as well as certain cardiovascular diseases, such as congenital heart disease and infective endocarditis. other causes may include liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and certain types of cancer.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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14 Days of Hospitalization Required
99 Hours Required for Outpatient Treatment
Clubbing of fingers - Prevention
Clubbing of fingers can be prevented by controlling the underlying cause of the condition, such as lung diseases, heart diseases, and other conditions that cause low oxygen levels in the blood. additionally, avoiding smoking and controlling other risk factors, such as diabetes, can help reduce the risk of developing clubbing of fingers.