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My daughter is 4 yrs old. she's been bitting her toe due to discomfort for about 2 weeks. why? she doesn't know how it started and has no apparent lesions.
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See Podiatrist: For examination and treatment as needed. Possibly an ingrown nail. Need to find out.
Answered 8/31/2012
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Habit: It may just be a habit at this point because she can. I would try to discourage it since she may do damage to her toe.
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I: Would have the toe examined and possible an x-ray. Very often kids will develop odd habits.
Answered 9/8/2012
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