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Why does big toe nails bleed with out hurting them. must mention age. 66 years old.
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Can be hurting them.: Microtrauma can cause the nails to bleed. It also depends on if you are taking a anticoagulant such as aspirin, coumadin, (warfarin) plavix, etc. It appears that your shoes may be causing this problem.
Answered 4/3/2016
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