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How Can An Injured Toe Be Treated?

I stubbed my toe 3 days ago and it bled the first day and was sore but now it is leaking clear liquid and it s more sore than it was. I can tell half of the nail is detached from the skin because it is more white. I m not sure if it s healing good or getting worse.
Mon, 5 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

If there is just a clear liquid then there is no need to be concerned but if there is a pus discharge, fever, and redness then it may indicate inflammation and you may need antibiotics. Also, if the pain is progressive you should do x-rays to rule out bone fracture in the injured area.
Till this, you should rest, apply cold compresses, keep it elevated, and take non-steroid painkillers such as Ibuprofen or Diclofenac.

It is however expected that symptoms may persist even for up to 2 weeks but just watch for these signs that I have mentioned and be patient.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein
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How Can An Injured Toe Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If there is just a clear liquid then there is no need to be concerned but if there is a pus discharge, fever, and redness then it may indicate inflammation and you may need antibiotics. Also, if the pain is progressive you should do x-rays to rule out bone fracture in the injured area. Till this, you should rest, apply cold compresses, keep it elevated, and take non-steroid painkillers such as Ibuprofen or Diclofenac. It is however expected that symptoms may persist even for up to 2 weeks but just watch for these signs that I have mentioned and be patient. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein