Question 1

bruised under nail of big toe. is this fungus?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If your saying its a bruise then you already diagnosed it as a hematoma not fungus. Fungus can result from trauma to the toe. If its been there for a while fungus might be under the nail with dried blood.

Question 2

black like bruise under big toe nail, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help you.

Question 3

i have bruised my big toe nail playing squash. how can i treat this and what should i do to protect it when playing squash again?

Accepted Answer

You might have: a subungual hematoma which can become quite painful, so you should show it to your doctor.  You should wear shoes that can protect your feet and toes from injury.

Question 4

i bruised my big toe nail playing netball 4 days ago. the nail has discoloured (light blue-ish). swelling to matrix. moderate pain. will it fall off?

Accepted Answer

If the nail: plate (growth line) of the nail was not involved the nail will survive.. it will take a while for the discoloration to grow out,
Hope this is helpful

Dr Z

Question 5

stubbed my big toe a week ago. it bruised and today the nail fell off. anything special i should do?

Accepted Answer

Not Much.: That must have been one heck of a stub. But no matter, clean it up and you're good to go. Be aware that, most of the time, the new nail will be as normal as the old nail. Occasionally, if the nail root was damaged by the "stub", the new nail may show some degree of distortion. The new nail may appear thicker, thinner, split or even wavy. These changes may be only temporary, but could be permanent.

Question 6

i recently dropped a box on my big toe. it is bruised and when touched it send pain. recently. when i was looking at it the  nail pealed. up?

Accepted Answer

May lose toenail: There could be bleeding from the injury to your toe that might cause the nail to fall off.  Try to keep the area covered with a bandaid and clean and dry.  You can also put an ice pack on the area to see if this helps with the pain.  If it gets worse, see your doctor.

Question 7

what to do if few days ago for 6 hours, mostly walking, and i got a bruise on the tip of each big toe (not under nails).. does this happen to other people?

Accepted Answer

Bruise: Yes, it happens to other people.  It may indicate that your shoes are too small or you are sliding forward in your shoes.  Sorry that you are not unique.   Try new shoes and if the problem persists  see your podiatrist .

Question 8

i have bruise on the skin at the corner of my big toe nail?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps it is: An infected ingrown toenail? Hard to tell without seeing.

Question 9

i have not hurt my big toe, right, but all underneath the nail it looks bruised. it's not sore at all?!

Accepted Answer

Blood under nail.: Purplish  to black discoloration under toe nails with no history of injury, is due to shoe pressure on the nails.  It will grow off in several months. Buy longer shoes and/or  with higher toe boxes.

Question 10

my friend stood on my big toe directly on the nail with platform heels & for the past month it has been bruised a dark purple/black. will it fall off?

Accepted Answer

Probably: IF damaged enough the pressure from the underlying blood will push the nail up and eventually new nail will push this off.  If you can trim the nail back and clean out the blood from underneath it.

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Bruised under nail of big toe. is this fungus?

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Black like bruise under big toe nail, should i be concerned?

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I have bruised my big toe nail playing squash. how can i treat this and what should i do to protect it when playing squash again?

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I bruised my big toe nail playing netball 4 days ago. the nail has discoloured (light blue-ish). swelling to matrix. moderate pain. will it fall off?

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Stubbed my big toe a week ago. it bruised and today the nail fell off. anything special i should do?

A member asked:

I recently dropped a box on my big toe. it is bruised and when touched it send pain. recently. when i was looking at it the nail pealed. up?

A member asked:

What to do if few days ago for 6 hours, mostly walking, and i got a bruise on the tip of each big toe (not under nails).. does this happen to other people?

A member asked:

I have bruise on the skin at the corner of my big toe nail?

A member asked:

I have not hurt my big toe, right, but all underneath the nail it looks bruised. it's not sore at all?!

A member asked:

My friend stood on my big toe directly on the nail with platform heels & for the past month it has been bruised a dark purple/black. will it fall off?

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