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What Does A Purple Lump On The Toe Indicate?

I have a purplish bump on the top side of the toe next to my big toe. It has been there for several months but has just recently begun bothering me, It has been causing a lot of pain. My dermatologist and primary physician have both looked at the bump and have no diagnosis nor do they know what to do. Please help it is really bothering me.
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
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Lump in foot are usually due to swelling of the soft tissue. The lump can form due to fluid in the muscle tissue or the sac, enlargement of the vessels and nerves. It is commonly asymptomatic. The purple discoloration indicates cyanosis, poor oxygen supply in the tissue affected. Visit ER and get examined. You may need oral antibiotics (Amoxycillin) and Acetaminophen. In the meantime you can apply ointment Thrombophob (Benzyl nicotinate and heparin) locally for relieve. Take care.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Nupur K.
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What Does A Purple Lump On The Toe Indicate?

Hi Lump in foot are usually due to swelling of the soft tissue. The lump can form due to fluid in the muscle tissue or the sac, enlargement of the vessels and nerves. It is commonly asymptomatic. The purple discoloration indicates cyanosis, poor oxygen supply in the tissue affected. Visit ER and get examined. You may need oral antibiotics (Amoxycillin) and Acetaminophen. In the meantime you can apply ointment Thrombophob (Benzyl nicotinate and heparin) locally for relieve. Take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K.