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My big toe is purple and there is blood and pus coming out of under the toenail. it has been like this for months. what can i do? should i see a doc?
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Go to the podiatrist: Typically blood beneath the nail is from a trauma and referred to as a subungual hematoma and usually when drained resolves, but with pus also noted, there is an infection which needs to be addressed. See the doctor.
Answered 6/4/2015
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See a doctor!: You need antibiotics. Toenail also may need to be removed.
Answered 10/23/2017
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yes: You describe infection you need to see a podiatrist asap for definitive surgical care and treatment of infection and making sure you do not have bone infection.
Answered 11/12/2016
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