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What Causes Ankle Pain And A Discolored Toenail?

I broke my ankle almost 1 year ago and have complained about my ankle still hurting. It is starting to affect my sleep and I have noticed that my ankle looks bruised and I know have black under my tonail are these symptons related and should I see a Dr.
Mon, 15 Jul 2019
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Hi,

All these symptoms are indicating that there are still problems with the affected areas.
There may be not healed fracture with a compromise of vascularity causing black toenails.
Hence I would advise you the following:
Consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for clinical examination.
MRI with angiography of the affected areas.
These will give an appropriate diagnosis and thus a plan for proper management.
Till then give complete rest to the affected ankle.
Stop smoking if you are doing this.
Take therapeutic dosages of calcium and Vitamin D.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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What Causes Ankle Pain And A Discolored Toenail?

Hi, All these symptoms are indicating that there are still problems with the affected areas. There may be not healed fracture with a compromise of vascularity causing black toenails. Hence I would advise you the following: Consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for clinical examination. MRI with angiography of the affected areas. These will give an appropriate diagnosis and thus a plan for proper management. Till then give complete rest to the affected ankle. Stop smoking if you are doing this. Take therapeutic dosages of calcium and Vitamin D. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T Chandrakant, General Surgeon