Are you experiencing pain on the side of your toenail? Is there redness or swelling along with the pain? If so, you might have an ingrown toenail. An ingrown toe nail is a common disorder that occurs when the nail curves down and grows into the skin. The nail can irritate the skin causing pain, redness, and swelling. If an ingrown nail causes a break in the skin, bacteria can develop causing an infection in the area.
Some causes of ingrown toenails are cutting the nails too short or wearing shoes that are too tight. Loose shoes can also contribute to it. It can also occur from trauma or activities that involve repeating pressure on the toes such as kicking or running.
Home treatment is not recommended for an ingrown toenail, especially if the patient is high risk such as a diabetic or has poor circulation. A podiatrist can perform a quick in-office procedure to remove either a portion or the entire nail along with various techniques to remove or destroy the nail root to prevent the problem from recurring.
If you are suffering from an ingrown toenail don't endure it any longer. Call and make an appointment with your local podiatrist to get you pain free.
1 comment:
This is excellent advice. There are a lot of myths surrounding Ingrown Toenails and Nail Surgery but we would highly recommend nail surgery. It is a permanent solution for your Ingrown Toenail. The surgery is quick and painless and patients will wonder why they did not have the nail removed sooner.
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