Many specialists believe that checking for lung can:cer involves bringing the tips of the index fingers close together, which is medically known as the “Schamroth window test”.
The “Schamroth window test” is frequently used by doctors for fast-can:cer screening, but anyone can perform it themselves – and it only takes seconds. This test can detect evidence of “clubbing” caused by lung can:cer.
Emma Norton, a can:cer nurse at BUPA UK, said that most individuals with lung can:cer are unaware of clubbing. This is a disorder that causes the fingertips to become larger, which is considered to be caused by fluid collection, while it is unclear what malignancy causes this. However, this symptom is fairly prevalent, with approximately 35% of people experiencing it. Lung can:cer is a serious dis:eas:e that can affect anyone, regardless of whether or not they smoke.
In 2018, Jean Taylor (53 years old, from the United Kingdom) learned she had lung can:cer with this test. She also had other symptoms like a chronic cough, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, and weight loss.
To do the test, users should place the tips of their index fingers back to back so that the two nails are squeezed together and look for a gap between them. If there is no gap, it is not only an indication of lung can:cer, but also of liver dis:eas:e, heart dis:eas:e, inflammatory bowel dis:eas:e (IBD), or AIDS.
Dangerous dis:eas:es shown on nails
1. Brittle, easily broken nails: An indication of aging, psoriasis, or thyroid dysfunction.
2. Pale nails: Warning signs of anemia, congestive heart failure, liver disease, and malnutrition.
3. Black Spots on Nail Tips: Signs of Diabetes
4. Blue or purple nails: Indicate a lack of oxygen in the body.
5. Wavy nails: Indicate scaly skin or arthritis.
6. Nail grooves: A warning sign of diabetes, vascular disease, zinc deficiency….
7. Cracked or split nails: Linked to thyroid disorders. Fungal illnesses are generally the cause of cracked or split nails that are slightly yellow in color.
8. Spoon-shaped nails: A sign that the body is deficient in iron (anemia), and has a liver illness, heart disease, or hypothyroidism.
9. Frizzy nails: Infection, psoriasis, thyroid problems, and poor circulation can all cause loose, easily shaken nails.
