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What Causes Purple Discoloration On The Toes?
Posted on
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
Answered on
Tue, 11 Apr 2017
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Question : The toe next to my big toe is very red-almost purple.. It is not sore. Is this okay?
Brief Answer:
Can be hematoma or infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A red-purple toe that you have can be due to hematoma- a local injury or an infection in the area. This is not a normal finding. You need to consult an orthopedician for an examination and start with proper prescription antibiotics to prevent any infection.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be hematoma or infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A red-purple toe that you have can be due to hematoma- a local injury or an infection in the area. This is not a normal finding. You need to consult an orthopedician for an examination and start with proper prescription antibiotics to prevent any infection.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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