Question 1

how come i get a pain under both my big toe nails?

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: There are many reasons for subungual toe pain (pain under the nails). One potential cause easily diagnosed with x-ray is an exostosis, or boney projection, pressing on the underside of the nail plate.

Question 2

how do i relieve pain on the sides of my big toe nails?

Accepted Answer

Ingrown nails: You may have chronic ingrown toe nails, thick and discolored nails or you may be hitting the top of your shoe every time you walk. The last condition is caused by the big toe joint jamming when you walk resulting in your big toe lifting to clear the ground. See your podiatrist for proper evaluation.

Question 3

my big toe nails are curving? its slightly rippling too. i dont know why but how do i make it stop?

Accepted Answer

Toe: Could be fungus. Time to see a Podiatrist!

Question 4

my big toe nails are yellow and wont grow. is there any solution?

Accepted Answer

See below: A combination of Vicks vapo rub with a couple of drops of liquid chlorine bleach mixed in (three drops in a teaspoon of vaporub) can help treat toenail fungus. 
Get some latex exam gloves and cut off the fingers. Apply the mix to the toe and cover the toe with the latex 'finger'. It will give a  certain hydraulic pressure to the mix to force it under the nail.

Question 5

i have a black spot under both of my big toe nails. what can cause black spots under my big toe?

Accepted Answer

Trauma: Usually is caused by toe hitting end of shoe. See podiatrist to be sure.

Question 6

so on my big toe nails, and nowhere else, i have horizontal ridges about 3/4 the way up the nail. they are very very minor indents and you can hardly see them only very mildly feel them. can this be normal nail anatomy or are these likely beau lines?

Accepted Answer

: There is nothing to be concerned about. Your big toes experienced some type of micro trauma those causing a disruption to the matrix or root cells. The clear area proximally means the trauma has now been stopped. Nothing to be concerned with. The nail will slowly grow out

Question 7

in my childhood, i have an injury on my big toe and the big toenail is injured. now i'm 20 years old but my big toe nails-bed is thickened due to that injury. is this harmful? is it a psoriasis? i'm worried?

Accepted Answer

: It may be due to mechanical injury or something else. If you are concerned, you may wish to have it evaluated

Question 8

i had both my big toe nails removed a week ago today i still have pain swelling and throbbing with some discharge and still can't put on any shoes?

Accepted Answer

INFECTION?: A permanent removal? With a chemical? With such limited information, the first sign of infection is a lot of pain. Why are you not contacting your doctor?

Question 9

both of my big toe nails have multiple layers of nail. they stopped growing because of an accident on one and an ingrown toenail (2x) on the other. right big toe nail is short (length) and tall. left big toe nail is shaped only with one portion raise?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. It does not seem to be an urgent matter. You may wish to consult a podiatrist.
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Question 10

my finger nails are strong but my big toe nails always break not the tip of the nail break from the bottom or crack in the middle.

Accepted Answer

Damage to nail root: Previous injury to the nail root will cause portions of the nail plate to be thinner and weaker is one reason, and damage to the nail root and plate from fungal infection are two likely ways this happened to you. There are several treatments that may help.

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So on my big toe nails, and nowhere else, i have horizontal ridges about 3/4 the way up the nail. they are very very minor indents and you can hardly see them only very mildly feel them. can this be normal nail anatomy or are these likely beau lines?

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In my childhood, i have an injury on my big toe and the big toenail is injured. now i'm 20 years old but my big toe nails-bed is thickened due to that injury. is this harmful? is it a psoriasis? i'm worried?

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I had both my big toe nails removed a week ago today i still have pain swelling and throbbing with some discharge and still can't put on any shoes?

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Both of my big toe nails have multiple layers of nail. they stopped growing because of an accident on one and an ingrown toenail (2x) on the other. right big toe nail is short (length) and tall. left big toe nail is shaped only with one portion raise?

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My finger nails are strong but my big toe nails always break not the tip of the nail break from the bottom or crack in the middle.

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