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What Causes Purple Discoloration On Toes After An Injury?
A heavy object fell on my foot -- just below the second toe area. I iced it immediately to reduce the swelling. However, it is now purple and blue. Not much swelling but I feel uncomfortable when I have my shoes on. Shall I have a doctor see it. I can feel pain if I put pressure on it.
What I can infer from your complaints is that you have a soft tissue injury with bruising. The discoloration is due to injury to the soft tissues and the resultant small bleeding. You have got nothing to be worried. It will slowly get better in about two weeks time. I would suggest you take it easy. Follow your physician advice till then.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar
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What Causes Purple Discoloration On Toes After An Injury?
Hello, What I can infer from your complaints is that you have a soft tissue injury with bruising. The discoloration is due to injury to the soft tissues and the resultant small bleeding. You have got nothing to be worried. It will slowly get better in about two weeks time. I would suggest you take it easy. Follow your physician advice till then. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar