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Having Big Black Nail On Toe. Looks Like Blood Clot, Hurts. What Should I Do?

I have a really big black nail on my toe right now. i first got it in february this year and back then it was just a little spot. But then I still keep playing netball up to this day and now the blood clot is almost occupying the whole toe nail. and when i play netball, it kinda hurts. but its not that painful. i need to know what to do? do i get it check with the doctor or let it be?
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
definately you need to check as it can give problems in future
it can be traumatic or brittle nail by fungus
you need to get diagnose by consulting doctor and treat according to diagnosis so that it does not harm in future
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Having Big Black Nail On Toe. Looks Like Blood Clot, Hurts. What Should I Do?

definately you need to check as it can give problems in future it can be traumatic or brittle nail by fungus you need to get diagnose by consulting doctor and treat according to diagnosis so that it does not harm in future