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I have dark spots on my index finger nail that are not going away. i also have what appears to be a bruise or blood under the pad. it hurts to touch.?
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Probably nothing: Do you have fever? You want to be sure you're not describing osler's nodes - for photos, see http://usmlemd.Wordpress.Com/2008/06/27/osler-nodes-vs-janeway-lesions-2/ which is a manifestation of endocarditis.
Answered 3/31/2013
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