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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)