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I have a problm in my toe nail,it grows under skin fold make inflamation and it hurts alot during walking,,i took it once by surgeon but again happend?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Encourage seeing: a podiatrist. Things don't always stay fixed. Take care.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/8/2014

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