Subungual Hematoma Information - Causes, Symptom, Treatment of Subungual Hematoma

What is Subungual Hematoma ?

Subungual Hematoma condition is usually very painful and can be associated with infection of the nail. The presence of a hematoma under the nail bed is common after trauma , getting the finger caught in a door, or being smashed by dropping an object on the extremity. Occasionally associated with a fracture. Many people who participate in sports activities experience hematoma because of the constant friction from the shoes against the toenails.  Subungual Hematoma may result in nail plate separation and infection because the blood can attract fungi and bacteria.  If several days have passed and the blood clot becomes painful, the nail plate may require removal so the nail bed can be cleansed.

What causes Subungual Hematoma ?

Some known causes of Subungual Hematoma are as follows -

• curved toenails
• poorly fitting shoes
• toenails that are trimmed improperly
• Abnormally shaped nail plate
• Trauma to the nail plate or toe

Subungual Hematoma Symptoms

A possible symptom is pain, redness, and swelling around a toenail.