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A member asked:
My big toe hurts. could it be an ingrown toenail?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: If the pain is along the nail edge it could be ingrown.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Could be: If there is redness or tenderness to pressure along the nail edge, it is probably ingrown. If it is away from the nail edge, it is probably something else. Have it evaluated. Dr l.
Answered 3/31/2016
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Check for Gout: You could have gout.Check with your doctor about getting a uric acid level.
Answered 1/30/2013
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Yes: If the pain is at the nail corners there is a good chance that it may be an ingrown toenail. Get it checked by a professional.
Answered 9/22/2016
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Right leg. The top tip of my big toe has constaint pain. The nail bed always hurts never goes away. Don't belive its gout or ingrown toenail. Help plz?
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