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My wife experience bruised and fallen off toe nails after a lengthy walk. what caused this to happen?

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Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Poor fitting shoe!: Have your feet remeasured for proper fitting shoes!

Dr Hettinger agreed

Answered 12/9/2012

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Dr. Howard Fox answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Jamming of toes: Into the end of the shoes does this. If her shoes are the proper size, a tongue pad will help absorb the pounding. (tongue of the shoe, not her mouth, of course...).

Dr Nguyen agreed

Answered 12/11/2012

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