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Throbbing pain and pus coming out from toe nail, after i was cutting my toenails with scissors i stabbed the side of my big toe and now after 3 days ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Please see your: Podiatrist or physician promptly. You have an infection that needs to be treated. Take care.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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Infected toe nail: Sounds like you have an infection., try soaking in betadine mixed with warm water and see your doctor. Some toe nail infection are not bad while some are more of a problem and you need to see a doctor for it.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 12/30/2016

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A member asked:

Throbbing pain and pus coming out from toe nail, after i was cutting my toenails with scissors i stabbed the side of my big toe and now after 3 days ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Dr. Mandakini Patel answered

Dr Maes agreed

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