Doctors told how to recognize lung cancer by fingers and nails

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Doctors from the UK told how to recognize lung cancer by fingers and nails.

Lung cancer develops when certain cells get out of control of the body and begin to change, which leads to an increase in malignant neoplasm. According to statistics, 90% of cases of the disease occur in smokers. Early detection of danger is critically important for survival. Doctors warn that you should not ignore an unusual symptom that manifests itself in the swelling of the fingers and toes. This is caused by a lung tumor that produces hormone-like chemicals. Nails may also appear shiny or bend more than usual. The condition is called “hypertrophic pulmonary osteoarthropathy” – a pathology that deforms bones and joints due to the development of inflammation.

According to doctors, the treatment of lung cancer depends on the size, location, stage of the cancer and the person’s overall health. Medical measures include radiation and systemic anti-cancer therapy, surgery, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy or ablation. Other symptoms of the disease are characterized by a hoarse voice, the appearance of ulcers in the mouth, often recurring cough (the appearance of blood in it, pain), constant shortness of breath, lack of energy, unexplained weight loss.