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The edge of my toenail recently came off and now i have a tingling feeling under the rest of my toenail. should i be worried?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

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See a foot doctor: i doubt it is going to be anything you should worry about but for a peace of mind go to a foot doctor so you could ba examined assured or get treated good luck

Dr Keith and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/1/2016

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Sensitivity.: It is not unusual for tingling feelings to occur after losing part of a toenail. The exposed nerve endings can be overly sensitive and remain so for a while. Monitor your toe and if you see changes that concern you, then have it checked out by a specialist.

Dr Krishnamurthy and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

The edge of my toenail recently came off and now i have a tingling feeling under the rest of my toenail. should i be worried?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Dr Keith and another doctor agreed

Dr. Scott Keith answered

Dr Krishnamurthy and another doctor agreed

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