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My left big toe is 0.5-1cm skinnier than my right big toe, in the fat pad(?) area. it's been stable for 3 months, but i'm concerned it's atrophy. i have no other symptoms. i also passed a neuro exam, but she didn't look at my feet. concerning?

Q: my left big toe is 0.5-1cm skinnier than my right big toe, in the fat pad(?) area. it's been stable for 3 months, but i'm concerned it's atrophy. i have no other symptoms. i also passed a neuro exam, but she didn't look at my feet. concerning?

: No, not concerning at all. Such anatomic variations are entirely normal. Don't worry about it.

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No, not concerning at all. Such anatomic variations are entirely normal. Don't worry about it.

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Answered 8/19/2023

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A member asked:

My left big toe is 0.5-1cm skinnier than my right big toe, in the fat pad(?) area. it's been stable for 3 months, but i'm concerned it's atrophy. i have no other symptoms. i also passed a neuro exam, but she didn't look at my feet. concerning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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