Pediatric Foot Care · Cookeville

Subungual Hematoma treatment in Cookeville, TN

Expert care for blood under the nail at our Cookeville clinic, 120 Walnut Commons Lane, Suite A.

Understanding blood under the nail, and how we help in Cookeville.

Looking for help with blood under the nail in Cookeville? Our Cookeville clinic at 120 Walnut Commons Lane, Suite A offers exams, treatment, and follow up close to home.

A subungual hematoma is a collection of blood trapped beneath a nail. It usually follows a hit or a crush injury to the toe. The nail may turn red, purple, or black.

Runners, hikers, and people who drop things on their feet get this often. The pressure from the trapped blood can throb. Checking it soon can ease pain and rule out a broken bone.

Also called: Blood Under the Nail

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Symptoms

Signs of blood under the nail.

If you notice these signs and live near Cookeville, an exam can give you clear answers.

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A dark red, purple, or black spot under the nail
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Throbbing pain right after an injury
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Pressure or tenderness when you touch the toe
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A nail that feels loose or looks lifted

Why it happens

What can cause blood under the nail.

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Dropping a heavy object on the toe
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Stubbing the toe hard
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Toes hitting the front of tight shoes
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Repeated pounding during running or hiking

Care groupPediatric Foot Care

Diagnosis and care

How we treat blood under the nail in Cookeville.

Step 1 · Diagnosis

We ask how the injury happened and look at how much of the nail is involved. An X-ray is often done to check for a broken toe bone. We also make sure the dark spot is from injury and not something else, especially if there was no clear injury.

Step 2 · Treatment

For a painful, fresh bleed, we can release the pressure with a minor in-office procedure, which often brings quick relief. Smaller spots may just need rest, icing, and roomy shoes. We may protect the nail with a dressing. If the nail lifts, we help keep the area clean.

Surgery is rarely needed. If the nail bed is cut or badly damaged, it may need repair or nail removal.

Your visit

What to expect at our Cookeville clinic.

Your visit for blood under the nail in Cookeville is simple and friendly.

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Talk and exam
We listen first, then examine your feet and how you walk at our Cookeville clinic.
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Clear answers
X-rays or other imaging when needed, so you leave knowing what is wrong.
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A plan for you
We begin with gentle options that work, with follow ups close to home in Cookeville.

Recovery

What to expect over time.

Pain often eases within days after pressure is released. The dark mark grows out slowly over several months as the nail replaces itself.

When to book

Do not wait it out in Cookeville.

See a podiatrist soon after a toe injury with strong pain, swelling, or a dark nail. Come in right away if the toe looks bent, the skin is cut, or you have diabetes.

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FAQ

Your questions answered.

Will I lose the nail?

Sometimes. If the nail loosens, a new one usually grows back over several months.

Could a dark spot under the nail be something else?

Yes. A dark spot with no injury should be checked, since other skin problems can look similar.

Do you treat blood under the nail in Cookeville, TN?

Yes. Our Cookeville clinic at 120 Walnut Commons Lane, Suite A, Cookeville, TN 38501 treats blood under the nail in children and adults. Call 615-220-8788 to book a visit.

How soon can I be seen for blood under the nail in Cookeville?

Call the Cookeville clinic at 615-220-8788 or send a request online. Tell us about your pain and we will find the earliest time that works for you.

Cookeville clinic

Get help with blood under the nail in Cookeville.

120 Walnut Commons Lane, Suite A, Cookeville, TN 38501

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