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symptoms of gangrene
by diansalvador, Dec 04, 2008 12:55AM
my husband is 28 yrs old and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetis. He got a black spot on his right toe nail. He has had this for about 1 week ( kind a looks as if he hit his toe nail with something) but did not. we are a little concerned. It hurt him a little the first couple days, but now he has no pain. Do you think this is something to worry about? We are scared that it could be some sort of gangrene. Does anyone know what the first symptoms are?
Diana
Diana
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by Dot.Calm, Dec 04, 2008 11:52AM
To: Diana
This could be a bruise or scab under the nail caused by bleeding under the nail (stubbing toe, dropping something on it). If this happened before and it went away it may have just reabsorbed or grownout along with the nail. If he is not sure though how it happened it could be a sign of decreased sensation in the toe. He may want to have his physician check for diabetes or other circulatory disorders.
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