Amongst marathon runners, a bruised toenail has practically become a badge of honor. When your toes frequently strike the front of your running shoe, it is a common but avoidable effect. The impact produces bleeding behind the toenail, resulting in the nail appear black and blue.
One of three things will happen if your toenail is bruised: one, a new toenail may develop in place of the injured one, two, the injured nail will relax and fall off as time goes on, without pain or bleeding, and three, a new nail will grow behind the injured nail forcing the damaged area out as the new nail grows. The nail returns to the nailbed and grows normally in slight injuries.
Visit your Houston podiatrist as soon as you detect your toenail is bruised, but the best chance of maintaining it and allowing it to reconnect with the nailbed. Dr. Shobowale will relieve the pressure beneath the nail without pain, offering immediate relief from any discomfort. Make an appointment with DeNiel Foot & Ankle Center right away.
