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My big toe is tender and feels like it's going to fall off. it's discoloured and there is a blister on the nail bed. what could this be ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Infection: This sounds like some type of infection. Are you diabetic?

Answered 1/17/2017

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