Question 1

eight days ago i dropped a piece of furniture onto my big toe, i assumed it was broken or badly bruised. about three days ago a large pocket of puss mixed with blood appeared at the site of pain on my toe and has been discharging since..normal?

Accepted Answer

: You have an infection. Seek medical care immediately to prevent bone infection. Oral antibiotic is needed. Until then soak n vinegar water apply topical antibiotic

Question 2

why is there green puss coming out the connor of my big toe? there is green puss coming out the connor of my big toe. it hurts like i stubbed it. what is wrong with it?

Accepted Answer

You : You probably have an infected ingrown toenail.  You'll need the little piece of nail that's stuck in your skin removed and go on antibiotics for a week or so.  The procedure to remove the piece of nail is quick, easy, simple and painless, and there is no pain afterward.  The longer you take to go and get this fixed, the longer you'll be in pain.  Do yourself a favor and visit your friendly podiatrist.

Question 3

what can i do if my big toe on my right is swollen and has puss on the corner of the nail. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Soak: Soak it in warm water and see a podiatrist. A portion of the nail may need to be removed to resolve the problem.

Question 4

y big toe is swollen and purple puss come out in the side get crusty been cleaning it pain 2 month and i don't have insurance?

Accepted Answer

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 you on sliding scale or for free, or if no other option, go to er to be seen & get treatment, then work with hospital's billing/social work dept's to negotiate payment.

Question 5

big toe was bleeding and had puss coming now. now it is swollen, and swore whenever you touch it or walk. what is the problem? how can it be fixed?

Accepted Answer

Are you a : Diabetic or have some immune problem or poor circulation in your feet? If any of the above is true, then I am worried that you may have a joint or bone infection that is causing persistent swelling and pain. Please go straight to a healthcare provider for diagnostic work up and proper treatment. Please do it now!

Question 6

my big toe has some puss coming out of the side buy the toenail. the skin there is puffy and red. it causes minor discomfort.  what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown toenail: You should see a podiatrist to have the ingrown nail removed. In the mean time you could soak the toe in epsom salts and water, and apply an antibacterial ointment to the area once or twice a day.

Question 7

i have these tiny blisters on the bottom of my feet and big toe that develop and fill with a puss.  any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Athletes foot: It sounds like you have athletes foot.  It is a fungal skin infection that can manifest just like you described.  Keep your feet clean and dry.  Change your socks often. Use antifungal powder on your feet daily.  Air your shoes out well each night so they dry completely.  Spray the inside of your shoes with lysol. You may need a prescription cream or pill to cure it.  See your podiatrist.

Question 8

there is some swelling under my toe nail on the big toe. at times puss comes from the swollen area on top of the nail. help?

Accepted Answer

Nail bed infection: It sounds like there is infection in the nail bed. You may need an incision around that area to let the pus completely drained with or without antibiotic.

Question 9

i am experiencing  big toe swelling and it is full of puss around the nail

Accepted Answer

Paronychia: It is important for your doctor to  incise and  drain the collection of pus and take a course of antibiotics to help resolve the infection. If there is an underlying course for the paronychia such as an ingrown nail, that needs to be removed.

Question 10

2 months ago i cut the bottom of my big toe on a pair of goggles. it became swollen and it began to hurt in those 2 months. 2 days ago it started to puss out so i took off the top layer of skin and pulled out a piece of plastic the size of my pinky finger

Accepted Answer

Foreign body: Go to the doctor. He may want to treat you for a possible infection.Also, he may want to give you a tetanus booster if you haven't had a booster in the last trn years

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Eight days ago i dropped a piece of furniture onto my big toe, i assumed it was broken or badly bruised. about three days ago a large pocket of puss mixed with blood appeared at the site of pain on my toe and has been discharging since..normal?

A member asked:

Why is there green puss coming out the connor of my big toe? there is green puss coming out the connor of my big toe. it hurts like i stubbed it. what is wrong with it?

A member asked:

What can i do if my big toe on my right is swollen and has puss on the corner of the nail. what do i do?

A member asked:

Y big toe is swollen and purple puss come out in the side get crusty been cleaning it pain 2 month and i don't have insurance?

A member asked:

Big toe was bleeding and had puss coming now. now it is swollen, and swore whenever you touch it or walk. what is the problem? how can it be fixed?

A member asked:

My big toe has some puss coming out of the side buy the toenail. the skin there is puffy and red. it causes minor discomfort. what should i do?

A member asked:

I have these tiny blisters on the bottom of my feet and big toe that develop and fill with a puss. any suggestions?

A member asked:

There is some swelling under my toe nail on the big toe. at times puss comes from the swollen area on top of the nail. help?

A member asked:

I am experiencing big toe swelling and it is full of puss around the nail

A member asked:

2 months ago i cut the bottom of my big toe on a pair of goggles. it became swollen and it began to hurt in those 2 months. 2 days ago it started to puss out so i took off the top layer of skin and pulled out a piece of plastic the size of my pinky finger

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