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I walked a lot in cali last month & my big toe rubbed against my shoe. i have a bruise under my nail & it hasn't gone away after a month. what is it?
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Heat may Help.: These things are called sub-ungual hematomas. The trapped blood will need time to either dissolve or resorb away. The pain is generally due to the increased pressure on the nail bed by the excessive blood being trapped there. In extreme cases, the blood can be removed to alleviate the pressure and decrease the pain. On rare occasions, the excessive walking can cause damage to the toe bone.
Answered 10/13/2015
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