The nail bed is spongy.
The exact cause of a fingernail hernia is not fully understood, but Very Well Health states that it “occurs as a result of a final, leaky blood supply, known as hypoxemia.”
Potential Conditions
A fingernail hernia is compatible with treatment options, including:
Lung Cancer: Studies have shown that 35% of people with non-small cell lung cancer have a fingertip hernia, while small cell lung cancer is less common (around 4%).
Mesothelioma: This rare cancer, often caused by exposure to asbestos, affects the lining of the lungs and chest. Many patients with mesothelioma have reported swelling of the nails.
Chronic lung disease: Diseases such as cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and asbestosis can all contribute to the development of a finger hernia due to lack of oxygen.
Heart disease: Other congenital heart defects and infective endocarditis (infection of the heart wall) can cause problems that lead to a hernia.
Viral and viral diseases: Clubbing of the finger, which causes bacterial infection, Crohn’s disease, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), can occur.
DIY Test
To perform the test, follow these steps:
Place your hands in front of your eyes.
