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My toe is purple and swollen
A 21-year-old male asked:

Dr. Peter Redkoanswered
Podiatry 22 years experience
Tape them together: If the toe is straight and you can bend it without a lot of pain then split it by taping it to the toe next to it. If the toe is crooked or very painf... Read More
3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. Grace Torres-hodgesanswered
Podiatry 24 years experience
See the podiatrist: To be on the safe side, have a podiatrist check your toe. Depending on how you smashed your toe, it may be superficial like a blood blister under the... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Jeffrey Bowmananswered
39 years experience
Likely fracture: You want to check with podiatrist for x-ray to make sure its bot displaced.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old female asked:

Dr. Arnold Lentnekanswered
Infectious Disease 54 years experience
The blue/purple is bleeding under the skin. Only way to tell is with an x-ray
Answered Mar 10, 2021

Dr. Kevin Watsonanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 20 years experience
You would need an xray to know for sure. No way to tell by just appearance unless it is severely displaced.
Answered Apr 08, 2021
A 45-year-old member asked:

Dr. Jeffrey Bowmananswered
39 years experience
More info: Was there any trauma? Swelling and bruise could be a fracture, contusion and other causes but can answer better with more information.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:

Dr. Peter Ihleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 55 years experience
Don't know what-: - see through marks are but you could have Raynaud's symptoms.a visit to your MD could help.
1.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
See a foot doctor: This sounds like it is infected, injured, or gout. You may need an antibiotic and hence should see a doctor, xrays may help rule out a fracture but w... Read More
3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Rachel Johnsanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Prob broken: Sounds like you may have broken your toe. It's a good idea to get x-Rays done to see the extent of the damage. GENTLY tape your pinky toe to your 4th ... Read More
3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:

Dr. Richard Greenwaldanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
Purple toes: Many conditions (some age/lifestyle related) include: Raynaud's disease, peripheral arterial disease, frostbite bruising, footwear. Skin Color change ... Read More
31 viewsAnswered Oct 27, 2020
A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Donald Alvesanswered
Emergency Medicine 25 years experience
Infection: You need to see a dr for this prolonged infection. Look for local resources--either county health department based or community clinic that will see y... Read More
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old male asked:

Dr. David Hettingeranswered
Podiatry 37 years experience
Could be...: An infection or a broken toe. See a podiatrist for exam, diagnosis and treatment.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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