my toe has signs of fungus, discoloration of nail, callus, flaking of skin, but i also feel the toe joint to be weaker and the toe in general to feel slightly numb, i have no idea what it could be, fungus? ulcers? i dont know, help would be appreciated
2007-10-19 14:11:29 · 7 answers · asked by elle4 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
well the toe doesnt feel that numb, but it does feels like it is weaker, and the joint clicks more than before, and the toe is slightly more crooked than i remember it...
2007-10-19 14:22:33 · update #1
You should go see a Podiatrist because it can be dangerous. If it is an infection and you don't treat it soon , then you are risking them cutting your toe.
Especially if you have a weak immune system. Diabetic
You may have a nail fungal infection — also called onychomycosis (on-i-ko-mi-KO-sis) — if one or more of your nails are:
Thickened
Brittle, crumbly or ragged
Distorted in shape
Dull, with no luster or shine
A dark color, caused by debris building up under your nail
Infected nails may also separate from the nail bed, a condition called onycholysis. You may even feel pain in your toes or fingertips and detect a slightly foul odor.
2007-10-19 14:24:15 · answer #1 · answered by La Princesa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you have some type of bacteria infection, defintely fungi (yeast, mold related) in your toe/toes. You need to see a podiatrist immediately...especially since you are feeling a weakness, loss of sensation in your one toe. Good luck.
PS---Why did you let it get this far before wondering what it was? Never be afraid to find out what's really going on with your health.
2007-10-19 14:19:11 · answer #2 · answered by Crystal C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you stubbed it on something. If it was a toe fungus it would be between your toes. If it was a nail fungus it would first show up looking like dark splinters under the nail.
2007-10-19 14:15:06 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is an odd one to me. I would definitely go to the drs, especially with the toe joint feeling weeker, and the numbing, sounds like circulation is not well. Do you have diabetes?
2007-10-19 14:14:56 · answer #4 · answered by S B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your toes just whispered...
theres a fungus among us
2007-10-19 14:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by Tray B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sounds a little like gout. you can have the doc check your uric acid level to know for sure. watch what you eat, no red meat, tomatoes, alcohol, for a couple days to see if its better. goodluck.
2007-10-19 14:20:32 · answer #6 · answered by deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eww
2007-10-19 14:14:03 · answer #7 · answered by Austin S 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋