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A member asked:

I dropped a soap bottle on my big toe while i was in the shower. what should now becasue it hurts a lot and i am having a hard wearing my sneakers.

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See a podiatrist: You might have injured the nail- such as a blood blister under it, or could have fractured it. You might need an x-ray and to get started on proper care.

Dr Inwood and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/3/2017

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See a podiatrist: Need an x-ray to see if you have a fracture or just a bruise.

Answered 11/7/2013

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