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My big toe is green, purple, and black. i dropped a table on it yesterday. is it broken? or will i lose my nail?
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Possible: Broken. Nail will probably be lost to a new nail see your doctor to be sure
Answered 6/24/2014
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Tough to say...: See a podiatrist for an evaluation. It could be broken, and I can usually predict if someone will lose a nail.
Answered 7/16/2014
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