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What Causes Dark Purple Colour And Numbness Around Nail?
smashed my thumb almost a couple days ago on the nail area. nail is not broken but my nail and the area around my nail has turned a dark purple color and feels numb and doesnt hurt when i touch unless i put a lot of pressure on it. some swelling has gone down but area is still purple. just want to know if i have to get it checked or just keep icing to treat it
The reason why you have purple color is because of blood seeping in the area due to injury. This will take time to go away. But if pain persists then you should get an x ray ot the thumb and consult an orthopedic surgeon
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What Causes Dark Purple Colour And Numbness Around Nail?
The reason why you have purple color is because of blood seeping in the area due to injury. This will take time to go away. But if pain persists then you should get an x ray ot the thumb and consult an orthopedic surgeon