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Herein, how do you get rid of blood under a toenail?

How to Drain Blood From Under a Nail

1. Straighten a paper clip, and heat the tip in a flame until it is red-hot.
2. Place the tip of the paper clip on the nail and let it melt through.
3. Do not push or apply pressure on the paper clip.
4. Go slowly, and reheat the clip as necessary.
5. As soon as the hole is complete, blood will escape and the pain will be relieved.

Likewise, what happens if you don't drain subungual hematoma? If left untreated, a simple subungual hematoma typically grows out with the lengthening nail plate and resolves on its own, although sometimes subungual hematomas can result in your nail falling off (i.e., onycholysis). Until the nail grows out, however, you can expect weeks to months of blue-black discoloration.

Similarly, it is asked, why is there blood under my big toenail?

A subungual hematoma is a transient condition where blood and fluid collect underneath the fingernail or toenail. This is usually caused by a traumatic injury as in hitting your thumb with a hammer or stubbing a toe. As the blood pools under the nail the pressure from the blood can cause severe pain.

Do you have to drain blood under nail?

You may be able to relieve severe, throbbing pain by draining blood from under your nail. This procedure is not necessary and is not recommended if you are not having pain. To remove blood from under a nail: Straighten a paper clip, and heat the tip in a flame until it is red-hot.