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I stubbed my big toe and the area next to my toenail turned black and painful, when i touch it a greenish yellow viscous liquid comes out, do i need to seek further treatment or can i just leave it alone?

Q: i stubbed my big toe and the area next to my toenail turned black and painful, when i touch it a greenish yellow viscous liquid comes out, do i need to seek further treatment or can i just leave it alone?

: You have developed an infection. I would recommend seeing a Podiatrist for diagnosis and treatment.

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

You have developed an infection. I would recommend seeing a Podiatrist for diagnosis and treatment.

Answered 12/6/2022

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A member asked:

I stubbed my big toe and the area next to my toenail turned black and painful, when i touch it a greenish yellow viscous liquid comes out, do i need to seek further treatment or can i just leave it alone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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