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I have a sharp pain on my big toe, in the corner where the nail is,it only hurts when pressure is placed on it.was just wondering what it could be..?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Pushing too hard..: It sounds like you have a sharp area of nail, known as a nail spicule, causing sharp pain when pushed on. Stop pushing on it and have it evaluated if the condition escalates. Sometimes all that is needed is a simple trimming of the spicule.
Answered 4/9/2018
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