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I crushed my toe with a chair and the nail is black and blue as well as my toe. it is swollen to the the point where there is no loose skin?
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See remark: Try dipping you foot in warm water for 15 minutes twice a day.As much as possible elevate the affected foot on stool/chair.I don't know what you do,but try not standing /walking for some period..If in a week time no progress seen ,then seek medical help Best in health
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