Need advice on injury

[Mr. Arieson]

Hi, last night I got my toe stepped on in the dojo during Kumite...today,the toe is light blue, and hurts pretty good...any advice on what I should do? All other information I have found says to go to the emergency room to have it drilled...but that seems kind of extreme for what is probably a common injury. I would appreciate any advice!

[eXcessiveForce]

You don't need to do anything unless you have blood pooled below the nail. In that case get a needle and something to hold it with, heat the needle and then push it through the nail. The blood should then drain and pain should subside.

[Kimpatsu]

Hi, last night I got my toe stepped on in the dojo during Kumite...today,the toe is light blue, and hurts pretty good...any advice on what I should do? All other information I have found says to go to the emergency room to have it drilled...but that seems kind of extreme for what is probably a common injury. I would appreciate any advice!

Try packing ice on it first to see if the swelling subsides. It sounds like it's just a bruise from a crush injury, but if it doesn't improve after a few days, go see a doctor.