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I bent/stubbed (not sure) my big toe and applied ice because it throbbed. although i can bend it, the top area around and just under the nailbed hurts when i touch it so it hurts to walk. what have i done to it and what should i do? thanks?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

It is a common injury, you had a contusion to your big toe. Pain should get better in the next day, use ice pack and/or Ibuprofen 200 mg x 2 q6 hrs as needed for pain. If the contusion is hard enough, you may see the change in nail bed color due to subungual bleeding.

Answered 9/8/2021

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You bled under the nail. You may lose the nail.Its probably too late to drain it. I suggest you see a Podiatrist.

Answered 10/4/2021

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