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What Cause Toenail Problem With Big Toe On Foot?
I m 13 and I have a toenail problem with my big toe on the right foot, there was a part of skin hanging off from the side so I peeled it off, but pulling it out hurted, and it s throbbing and feels a bit hot and heated and hurts if I press on it. Can you tell me what s wrong?
Fri, 21 Dec 2018
Hi,
It could be a ingrown toe nail. It has to be removed to prevent infection. Consult a general surgeon and get it removed under local anesthesia. Nothing much to worry and it can be done in minutes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be a ingrown toe nail. It has to be removed to prevent infection. Consult a general surgeon and get it removed under local anesthesia. Nothing much to worry and it can be done in minutes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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