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Big toe pain hurts on side of toe on top of nail if i touch it it hurts is it due to recently foot fractured or is it something else going on?

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Well....: What did you fracture? The end bone in the big toe may have been injured. We're x-rays taken ? You may just have an ingrown nail

Answered 10/4/2016

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Could be anything: Where was the fracture? Any history of gout?

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Blake Miller answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

X-ray: If you're concerned, i'd get an x-ray. Hard-soled shoe for a few weeks is the treatment if broken and non-displaced.

Answered 2/28/2013

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Possibly: Especially if the bone fractured was the toe, or possibly from an ingrown toenail or possibly from a subungual exostosis is which is a spur under the nail.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Consult your doctor: Pain could be due to different reasons. Causes may include: trauma (fracture, ligamentous tear, arthritis), infection, metabolic conditions (gout) , musculoskeletal or biomechanical abnormality, or a neurologic conditions (neuropathy). A history and physical exam and possibly laboratory and radiology exams could determine the cause. See your doctor and voice your concerns.

Answered 10/13/2016

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