two weeks ago i noticed a bruise on my toe nail, it did not hurt then and it does not hurt now, but it still has not gone away. i don't even know how i got the bruise. has anyone else had a bruised toenail? do i need to see DR? if not how long does it take to go away
2007-11-22 15:10:20 · 6 answers · asked by springfairy556 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
it doesn't seem to be getting bigger it actually looks like it's fading. part of it faded but there is still a good sized bruise, the site doesn't bother me, i was just curious
2007-11-22 15:16:39 · update #1
I do remember dropping my books from school on it, so that could be it. it hurt for a few days, but the pain went away. it no longer hurts.
2007-11-22 15:17:32 · update #2
you are a cheerleader right?
no, I never been a chearleader, i go to a Tech School
2007-11-22 15:24:31 · update #3
It's the skin underneath the nail that has gottne a bruise, not the toenail itself. Perhaps someone stepped on your toe, or you stubbed it, but can't remember. It's not serious. The worst that could happen is your toenail falls off, but most likely it will just grow out. No need for a doctor unless it becomes painful and/or swollen.
2007-11-22 15:16:39 · answer #1 · answered by Miami Lilly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless there is a knot, or it is getting bigger then you do not need to go to a doc. However, if the site of it bothers you then what the doc would do is bore a hole in the toenail to release the blood. Just keep an eye on it and if it gets bigger or if it has a knot see a doc.
2007-11-22 23:14:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will either go away slowly or else the nail will fall off and a new one grow back.
Just keep an eye on it. If you continue bruising yes, get checked. If it's just that, well, probably no big deal.
2007-11-22 23:14:06 · answer #3 · answered by CYP450 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That happened to my mother. Call an orthopedic or any doctor. Its not serous so dont worry. They'll just give you treatments for it. I think she soaked her foot in warm water and the medication her doctor gave her. Her toenail fell off and a new one grew back. I suggestg that tilly ou see the doctor soak it in warm water.
2007-11-22 23:17:33 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly H. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a cheerleader, right? Oh a tech school. Now that explains it even more.
2007-11-22 23:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you drop your books on it, that could be it. Or, if you weared shoes that were a bit too small, that can cause it.
2007-11-22 23:21:41 · answer #6 · answered by loralaey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋