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Does Bruise On Toe With Dried Blood Under The Nail Suggest Fungus?
I had what looked like s bruise on my big toe I did not remember hitting my toe. The spot did not go away as the nail grew then I noticed the nail was seperating from the nail bed. I cut that part of the toenail off and underneath was what looked like dried blood. Does this does this sound like s fungus?
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... 1.The most common culprit for a black toenail is blood under the hard tissue. Damage to the end of the toe causes blood to leak through the nail bed and stain the keratin a dark color. Typically the problem develops from repeated trauma over time, for instance, continually bumping your toes against the front of your shoes. Sometimes, however, it can be the result of one sudden, traumatic injury to the foot, like kicking a solid object or dropping a heavy box on your toe. 2.Other common cause is fungal infections which occur, if debris collects under the nail. 3. Diabetic foot may start as numbness and darkening of toe. 4.A malignant melanomatumor can rarely develop under your nail, turning it dark. Which is deadly and should always be investigated.
You should visit a doctor if problem persist
Hoping your query is solved Get well soon.
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Does Bruise On Toe With Dried Blood Under The Nail Suggest Fungus?
Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... 1.The most common culprit for a black toenail is blood under the hard tissue. Damage to the end of the toe causes blood to leak through the nail bed and stain the keratin a dark color. Typically the problem develops from repeated trauma over time, for instance, continually bumping your toes against the front of your shoes. Sometimes, however, it can be the result of one sudden, traumatic injury to the foot, like kicking a solid object or dropping a heavy box on your toe. 2.Other common cause is fungal infections which occur, if debris collects under the nail. 3. Diabetic foot may start as numbness and darkening of toe. 4.A malignant melanoma tumor can rarely develop under your nail, turning it dark. Which is deadly and should always be investigated. You should visit a doctor if problem persist Hoping your query is solved Get well soon.