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I was doing stretches, and in my right big toe, i started to feel as if there was a little bit of glass at the bottom of the toe.what could this be?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Sounds like somethin: is in your toe. Perhaps you stepped on glass and a piece is stuck. I would see a dermatologist who can numb the skin and dig around to find what is stuck under the skin

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 7/5/2014

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A member asked:

I was doing stretches, and in my right big toe, i started to feel as if there was a little bit of glass at the bottom of the toe.what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Dr Minich agreed

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