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A member asked:

My big toe is very painful and the nail is brown and yellowin color, almost all over. what should i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Pain may be due : To ingrown nail or thick nail from fungus. See a podiatrist or dermatologist.

Dr Bowman agreed

Answered 8/28/2013

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Dr. Marshall Solomon answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Possible fungus toen: Possible fungus toenail. See your foot doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Answered 9/2/2013

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Fungus: What you describe is typical of fungus. Podiatrist will take a sample to verify and describe treatment options.

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