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My finger nail is purple (thx to a car door incidence 5 days ago). no pain at all. should i see a doctor yet or just keep an eye on it.
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If you are in pain: You may have a subungual hematoma, and the blood beneath the nail can be released to decrease pressure and throbbing pian.
Answered 9/28/2013
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