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I stubbed my foot and now have a broken big toe toenail beneath where its attached 2 the skin. it is painful- how should i treat it?
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Have it evaluated.: Have it evaluated by a podiatrist and get the appropriate treatment.
Answered 9/2/2015
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See podiatrist: Podiatrists are adept at treating bigtoe nail injuries.
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