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Is my toe infected if green pus is coming out followed by bleeding? i looked at my big toe this afternoon and the side of it was green. i pushed on it and it began to ooze green/yellow pus. then, it followed by bleeding for a little bit. i am assuming it'

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Dr. James Seward answered

It : It is possible you have paronychia, which is an infection of the area around the nail (nail fold). This would typically require an antibiotic to eliminate the infection. I hope that helps!

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Probable infection: This sounds like you have an infection. This is especially common next to the nail. I recommend you have this medically assessed.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 6/26/2019

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A member asked:

Is my toe infected if green pus is coming out followed by bleeding? i looked at my big toe this afternoon and the side of it was green. i pushed on it and it began to ooze green/yellow pus. then, it followed by bleeding for a little bit. i am assuming it'

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Seward answered

Dr Mallia agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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