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Should I See A Doctor For Pain And Fluid Discharge From The Toenail?

I lifted my big toenail up a little climbing out of the water. The waves pushed me against a cliff wall. It wasn't hurting that bad, but now it is leaking reddish fluid every once in a while and smells like dead fish. I haven't take my polish off the nail because I was afraid it would sting badly. Is this something I should see my doctor for?
posted on Wed, 6 Jun 2018
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Hi,

Your nail seems to be infected.

I would recommend you to consult a doctor and take a course of oral and topical antibiotics.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Should I See A Doctor For Pain And Fluid Discharge From The Toenail?

Hi, Your nail seems to be infected. I would recommend you to consult a doctor and take a course of oral and topical antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.