A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Specializes in Podiatry

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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