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A member asked:
How painful is an ingrown toenail?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Varies: An ingrown toenail can be very painful and create infection if not treated by removing the piece of nail.
Answered 1/7/2014
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Can be a pretty : Sharp pain. Most commonly there is a sharp spike of a nail poking or penetrating. Press on it the wrong way and it feels like you're being stabbed down there.
Answered 10/28/2018
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Ingrown nail: These can be very painful , and with every step to boot . See your podiatrist for assistance - you will be glad to be rid of it
Answered 1/7/2014
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