something really wrong w/ m toe.. - Foot Problems Message Board

kelly0921 · 06-26-2002, 02:01 AM

Ok, I have no idea what is wrong with my big toe and I'm a little embaressed to show someone..but my big toe is really swollen and this puss was coming out for a while and now it's just liquidy stuff and blood. And it is pretty swollen. When I first noticed it i clipped my toe nail thinking it was an ingrown but I think i clipped too much b/c now it's almost like flesh is where my nail should be or something...I don't know?!?! Anyone know ever have anything like this...??? Well thanks for reading this --Kelly--

drs · 06-26-2002, 06:40 AM

It's possible you have an infection in the nail bed. If the toe or foot start to burn alot, and get really red, it could be the signs of cellulitis. Nasty stuff.
It should get be checked out. Are you diabetic? You really have to careful if you are.

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purple2067 · 08-07-2002, 10:33 PM

I used to get ingrown toenails all the time. The pus coming out means that it is infected. When you get one, the best thing to do is go to the podiatrist. I think I know what you are talking about with the flesh growing where the nail should be. Is the flesh actually hard, like a callus, or is it soft? Sometimes if an ingrown toenail is removed (I had mine removed surgically, and it never grew back), there can be a gap between the healthy portion of the toenail, and the corners of the nail bed, where the ingrown toenail formerly was. A callus (an overgrowth of skin) can grow there. For that, you have to go to a podiatrist once every 2-3 months (or more often) to get it cleaned out. But you should definitely go to one now to get some anti-biotics and get your toe cleaned up properly, and get a proper diagnosis. Keep us posted, and good luck!