my big toe is green, purple, and black. i dropped a table on it yesterday. is it broken? or will i lose my nail?

Question

I dropped a board on my big toe on the joint. It has been a week. The blood under the nail has gone from a real blue to purple black. Infected?

Answer 1

Possible: Broken. Nail will probably be lost to a new nail see your doctor to be sure

Answer 2

Tough to say...: See a podiatrist for an evaluation. It could be broken, and I can usually predict if someone will lose a nail.

Answer 3

Maybe: After having a nail (finger or toe) removed or torn off, you need to know the status of the underlying nail bed. If the nail bed has been badly damaged or has not been repaired well, the growing nail may lift off as it grows out.

Answer 4

Many possibilities: Pain, redness, swelling, infection, nail bed trauma, and abnormal nail re-growth can result following the “tearing off of a nail”.

Answer 5

Toenail avulsion: Pain, bleeding and infection. You should see your podiatrist to evaluate !

Answer 6

Possible Fungus: This may be a sign that you have a fungus infection of the toenail (onychomycosis). You should have it checked by a dermatologist.

Answer 7

Fungal toenail: Have the toenail cultured to determine if it is a fungal infection.

Answer 8

Possible fungus: Or dried blood under the toenail. See a podiatrist who can fix you up rather quickly.

Answer 9

Treat as wound: Treat the open wound as you would a cut with neosporin and cover to protect it. Then wait for the toenail to slowly grow back out.

Answer 10

Usually nothing: If it is no longer hurting you, no longer bleeding or oozing. Do nothing. Time will do the rest. If it looks infected still tender, bleeding, there is pus have it checked asap.

Answer 11

Nothing: You treated it already. A new nail will grow back don't worry. That was blood (the black color). You don;t have to cover it unless there is redness then you may want to apply a topical antibiotic and cover it with a band-aid.

Answer 12

It depends: What you describe is a black toenail or subungal hematoma. This can be extremely painful and there can be pressure under the nail from continued bleeding. Most of the time the pain and throbbing improves with rest & ice. The discoloration improves with time as the blood stained nail grows out. However, if the pressure/pain continues or gets worse the hematoma must be drained by a doctor.

Answer 13

Nothing: If it is not painful it will grow out. However if the color disturbs you a doctor can makeva tiny hole in the nail to release the blood.

Answer 14

Xrays: Any crushing injury to the nail unit should be evaluated for fracture and depending on much involvement there is to the nail plate, this may need to be removed to inspect the nail bed and ensure there are no underlying lacerations.

Answer 15

Toenail: If he is an avid runner we see this often due to the recurring trauma.He may also have a fungal infection. He should be evaluated to make sure it is not an internal issue as well.

Answer 16

Most likely Fungus: This sounds like a fungal infection of the toenail. There are various treatment options. Topicals don't work well, but may if you are aggressive with treatment. Oral medication may be needed. This conditiion may be caused by repetitive trauma. Have him see your local podiatrist for evaluation and treatment options. Dr l.

Answer 17

Fungus infection: It sounds like a fungus infection. Have a doctor make the diagnosis.

my big toe is green, purple, and black. i dropped a table on it yesterday. is it broken? or will i lose my nail?

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