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A member asked:

Stubbed my big toe many times due to dizzyness, base of the nail is bright red and toe is swollen and bruised, can bend without pain. what is wrong?

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Contusion: You have caused a contusion to your toe and toenail. i expect the toenail will come off and a new one will grow. All ias well. THE QUESTION IS WHY ARE YOU DIZZY// Probably should connect with your PCP

Dr Ihle agreed

Answered 1/29/2015

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