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I just realized my 9 year old son has clubbed thumbs. Can this cause him to struggle with writing? I m always trying to encourage him to improve his hand writing and it has stayed the same. Now I m wondering if this can be causing an issue for him and what I can do about it?
Hi...clubbing only at the thumbs might be there since birth. But clubbing anywhere needs evaluation especially if the all the nails are cyanosed or bluish. I do not think this is the reason for his bad hand writing. But if the clubbing or swelling has started only recently then definitely it needs evaluation. Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Hi...clubbing only at the thumbs might be there since birth. But clubbing anywhere needs evaluation especially if the all the nails are cyanosed or bluish. I do not think this is the reason for his bad hand writing. But if the clubbing or swelling has started only recently then definitely it needs evaluation. Regards - Dr. Sumanth