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Last night i woke up with the sharpest pain around the right side of my big toe nail. there is no nail there due to a fungus infection. ?

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Injury?: Have you injured your toe in some way? If not then watch it for signs of infections such as redness or swelling. If you develop these then see a doctor right away.

Answered 6/30/2016

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