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A member asked:

The part below my big toe nail in the right hurts its been like that for five years after i fell from a third floor ?

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Have it evaluated.: Have it evaluated for nail trauma or an underlying bony prominence.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 3/23/2014

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