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My large toe is discolored. they just don't look like the other toes so could this be a fungus ? if so what can i put on it? thank you?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Fungal infection usually involves toenail or the web space between the toes, not typically changing toe color. At your age, ischemia is strongly suspected as the reason for the toe discoloration but ischemia is usually associated with pain. You better to have your foot examined by a family doctor or a podiatrist.

Answered 4/20/2022

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If the large toe is discolored and black and blue but the nail is not involved then I would consider seeking a vascular surgeon immediately. The possibilities of you throwing clots to the extremities from your heart or anywhere else in the body is possible. I have diagnosed a 96% closure of the carotid artery via this method

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