text: what do i do with a bruised toe? i was playing football over the weekend and i guess my shoe didnt fit me so my toes were kinda squashed inside as i was running. afterwards i saw my whole big toe bruised. its not the skin thats bruised, its the layer under my toe nail. the color is blackish purple and kind of hurts a little but i still can walk. should i go see a doctor or will it cure by itself? im hoping i dont have to cut my whole toe nail off :( no big deal. if it is not too painful, it will heal fine by itself