Patient's question:
Gender: Male, Age: 56, Diagnosis: Thromboangiitis Obliterans. My toes are purple-black. A while ago, I had a thorough examination at the hospital and forgot about this disease. Since getting sick, my nails gradually changed from their normal color to purple, and now they have turned purple-black.Doctor's answer:
If a patient has thromboangiitis obliterans, and this condition reoccurs, it is likely that there is a recurrence of purulent infection in the toes. In this case, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly for a follow-up visit, as amputation may be required. The whitening of the toes indicates that a severe purulent infection has occurred again. If it is not treated in a timely manner, it may lead to the absorption of purulent substances, potentially resulting in sepsis. Therefore, it is essential to promptly debride the infected limb.