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What causes toe pain in nail and below the nail and in the joint below the toe nail?
8 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Infection/.hematoma: May be infection or hematoma under nail plate extending further back under skin. A traumatic event can cause these symptoms; this can be from excessive shoe pressure or other form of repetative stress on area.
Answered 5/6/2019
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Many possitilities.: Have it evaluated by a professional. After a careful examination, conservative and surgical options will be discussed.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Ingrown nail: Thick nail, subungual exostosis, subungual hematoma or toe fracture are the more common culprits.
Answered 12/27/2013
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Big toe: There is no joint under the big toenail. The most likely culprit is called a subungual exostosis . Solitary enchondroma is also a possibility. The only way to know is to see your podiatrist , do x rays and discuss treatment options.
Answered 10/22/2015
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