Needing to know if this is gaingreen or a bruise under the toe nail. Dropped a heavy thing on toe about 2weeks ago and now this is on the nail plus having pain in the foot I am a diabetic. I'm 46 years old.
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There is no indication based on your photo that you have gangrene. As a diabetic, you are at greater risk for complications to your feet. As a result, please seek prompt evaluation by your local podiatrist so complications do not develop.
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See your doctor as it is possible to decrease the pressure from the hematoma and decrease the pain as well as making sure you are properly healing.
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This appears to be trauma, not gangrene. It looks as is you have a small amount of blood under the nail. This can be the cause of pain or there could be a small underlying fracture of the bone. If the pain persists, consult a Physician or a Podiatrist.
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Fortunately, no, it is not gangrene! However, diabetic people are at risk of losing their toes, feet, or even legs, so it is very important to watch these things, examine your feet, and control your diabetes. If you have not seen your doctor recently, please do!
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
more than likley this is not gangrene, the fact that you dropped something heavy on toe and the black spot more than likely says its just a bruise or a small hematoma/collection of blood thats propably already dry. as for the pain that will go away in a matter of a few weeks. if that doesnt go away seek certified podiatrist in your area
It's a bruise and should resolve without any problem, but I agree with others that due the "pain in the foot" and your diabetes, it would be beneficial to have an overall assessment of your feet and to confirm whether it would help to drain the base of the nail and whether an X-ray is warranted.
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