Clubbing physical examination

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## Physical Examination[edit | edit source]

When clubbing is encountered in patients, doctors will seek to identify its cause. They usually accomplish this by obtaining a medical history— particular attention is paid to lung, heart, and gastrointestinal conditions —and conducting a clinical examination, which may disclose associated features relevant to a diagnosis. The following images portray good examples of a patient with digital clubbing.

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### Heart[edit | edit source]

Particular attention is paid to the heart in patients that present with digital clubbing.

### Lungs[edit | edit source]

Particular attention is paid to the lungs in patients that present with digital clubbing.

### Abdomen[edit | edit source]

Particular attention is paid to the abdomen because the doctor will be checking for gastrointestinal conditions that may be associated with digital clubbing.

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