Your Nails Could Be Sending Warning Signs — Especially After 40

your nails look different. A healthcare professional can determine whether testing is appropriate.

What About Nails That Curve Dramatically?

Some people naturally have curved nails, but a new change in nail curvature can sometimes be significant.

A condition called nail clubbing causes the nails to curve downward while the fingertips may become wider or swollen. It can be associated with certain heart, lung, liver, or gastrointestinal conditions.

If your nails have gradually developed a noticeably different shape, particularly if the change is new, it’s a good idea to have them