What to do about a smashed big toe right before the nail.It's black and blue and sore.?

should I soak it? warm or cold water ?What to do about a smashed big toe right before the nail.It's black and blue and sore.?
I don't know about soaking it, but take some ibuprofen for the pain, because it will take care of any inflammation also. Keep an eye on it to make sure that the toenail isn't coming off. If it does appear to be coming off, keep a clean bandage on it and only wear thin white socks, colored socks tend to cause infection.What to do about a smashed big toe right before the nail.It's black and blue and sore.?
see a podiatrist (foot doctor)
I hate to tell you, but the nail may fall off. Or if it continues to be extremely painful, you may have to have the trapped blood drained from it. Can you bend the toe or put weight on it? If not it may be broken and you need an x-ray and a doctor. I would sugesst alternating ice for 15min an hour with heat for 15 min an hour. The ice decreases inflammation and the heat help open up the vasculatory system to pull the blood back in. I would also suggest some Ibuprofen.

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