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The outside edges of both of my big toes are numb. why is this? i suffer from chronic ingrown toenails, could this play a part?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Reasonable thought.: That sounds like a reasonable explanation. The chronicity of the nail condition could cause congestion around the nerve endings. This could impede their ability to send normal impulses.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 9/22/2015

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