PiedRéseau Hull Hematoma under the toenail

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Hematoma under the toenail

Hematoma under the toenail

Subungual hematoma is a fairly frequent toenail injury caused by an accumulation of blood following a sudden or repeated shock.

Although toenail hematomas are typically benign, they can become extremely painful and possibly indicate the existence of a more serious issue.

It's critical to understand how to detect a traumatic nail condition in order to get the help you need.

So, let's look at the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for a toenail hematoma.

Subungual hematoma is a very straightforward to recognize condition since it usually arises after a blow or a squeeze.

It can be recognized based on signs like:

  • Sharp pain in the affected toe
  • A discoloration of the nail towards blue, purple or black
  • A pulsating or throbbing sensation in the affected area
  • A toe that is sensitive to touch
  • Swelling of the painful toe
  • A sore nail that lifts
  • Painful adjacent (...learn more)
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