Hello. The Other Day, I Dropped A Kitchen Pan Directly

Posted on Wed, 12 Feb 2020

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Question : Hello. The other day, I dropped a kitchen pan directly onto my big toe. The pain was intense at first, but in the two days since, it has subsided into a milder pain. The nail did not break, however, it is pretty much fully discolored and the top portion of my big toe surrounding the nail is red and slightly swollen. Is this something I should see a doctor for. Are the home remedies I can try first?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Anti inflammatory medicines, topical antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photographs.
You have developed a haematoma under the nail bed which is causing pain and discoloration of the nail.
I would recommend you to take anti inflammatory medicines like tablet ibuprofen and apply topical antibiotic like fusidic acid cream or neosporin ointment on the affected area twice daily for 6-7 days.
This should improve your condition.
If it doesn’t improve in another 4-5 days then consult a doctor.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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