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My big toe hurts really bad. i feel like nerves are super sensitive so even the slightest touch hurts it really bad. i fell on my toe yesterday?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Many possible: Could have fracture or capsulitis or nerve entrapment get checked by podiatrist.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2016

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Dr. Marshall Solomon answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Possible fracture: Possible injury could cause fracture or bruising with swelling which can cause compression on cutaneous nerves. Ice and elevation may be beneficial.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 5/29/2017

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A member asked:

My big toe hurts really bad. i feel like nerves are super sensitive so even the slightest touch hurts it really bad. i fell on my toe yesterday?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Marshall Solomon answered

Dr Kass agreed

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