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I have an ingrown toenail and it really hurts what can i do to make it go away its a sharp stabing pain its like someones poking it with a needle?
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Soak: Soak the toe in warm water with epsom salts. See your doctor to get it treated. Take ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen) for the pain.
Answered 6/27/2014
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See a Podiatrist.: That needle is your nail cutting into the flesh of your toe. See a Podiatrist promptly for appropriate care.
Answered 4/9/2015
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