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One of the most common foot problems for all ages is the ingrown toenail. This condition can occur when the edges of your toenail grow into the skin on the toe due to excessive trimming, overly tight shoes, heredity, toe injury or other toe conditions such as fungal infections.
Any toes can be affected, but the big toes more likely than others. As the nail grows under the skin, the area becomes irritated, red, swollen and hot. Having broken skin around the nail can open you up for bacterial infections, resulting in pain and drainage. The skin may even grow over the ingrown nail.
Once your podiatrist examines the toes and diagnoses an ingrown toenail, he may suggest soaking your feet in warm water. The embedded nail may be lifted clear of the overgrown skin and packed with cotton. Oral antibiotics may be prescribed for infection, and nail surgery might be indicated.
How To Take Care Of Your Child's Ingrown Toenail
Some treatments can be done at home, such as soaking feet in warm soapy water or Epsom salts. The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons however, discourages home treatment if an infection is suspected, or if you have high-risk medical conditions such as diabetes, nerve damage in the foot, or poor circulation.
Foot and ankle surgeons offer a simple treatment that involves a minor surgical procedure that can be performed in the office. To relieve pain, your doctor removes the ingrown nail and possibly part of the bordering tissue using a local anesthetic. Severe ingrown nail problems may indicate a need to remove the nail root.
Following the procedure, most patients feel little pain and may resume normal activities the next day. Consult with Dr. Legel to understand his recommendations and expectations for your individual case.
Ingrown Toenails: Signs, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatments, Prevention
To schedule an appointment with our foot surgeon to examine your ingrown toenails, please contact our office at (214) 366-4600. You can also use our convenient contact form located at the top of this page.This page will give you information about surgery for an ingrowing toenail. If you have any questions, you should ask your GP or other relevant health professional.
An ingrowing toenail happens when your toenail grows into the skin around it. The skin can get damaged, causing infection and pain. The problem usually happens to your big toe.
The most common cause of an ingrowing toenail is not cutting your toenails properly, by cutting them too short or down the sides of your toenail.
How To Prevent And Treat Ingrown Toenails
Wearing shoes that do not have enough width to fit your toes in their natural position can also cause an ingrowing toenail.
Try to cut your toenails straight across and do not leave sharp edges. Wear shoes that comfortably fit the shape of your feet.
Your GP or podiatrist (a specialist in treating problems of the lower legs and feet) may be able to push the skin away from the ingrowing toenail or cut away the piece of toenail that has grown into the skin.
Treating And Preventing Ingrown Toenails
Spend most of the time during the first few days with your leg raised so that the swelling settles. After that, you can usually start to be a little more active.
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What To Do If You Suffer From An Ingrown Toenail?
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Wearing shoes that do not have enough width to fit your toes in their natural position can also cause an ingrowing toenail.
Try to cut your toenails straight across and do not leave sharp edges. Wear shoes that comfortably fit the shape of your feet.
Your GP or podiatrist (a specialist in treating problems of the lower legs and feet) may be able to push the skin away from the ingrowing toenail or cut away the piece of toenail that has grown into the skin.
Treating And Preventing Ingrown Toenails
Spend most of the time during the first few days with your leg raised so that the swelling settles. After that, you can usually start to be a little more active.
The operation and treatment information on this page is published under license by Australia from EIDO Healthcare Australia and is protected by copyright laws. Other than for your personal, non-commercial use, you may not copy, print out, download or otherwise reproduce any of the information. The information should not replace advice that your relevant health professional would give you. Medical Illustration Copyright © Medical-Artist.com.
Ingrown toenail (nail pain) experience | myVMC Lydia shares her story of having an ingrown toenail, and how her toenail pain was relieved with a little treatment from her doctor. Read more on myVMC – Virtual Medical Centre website Podiatrist: parents & kids guide | Raising Children Network Your child might see a podiatrist for ingrown toenails, warts, odd-shaped toenails, curly toes and foot pain. Read more about podiatrists. Read more on raisingchildren.net.au website Feet: checklist for foot health - MyDr.com.au Foot problems such as smelly feet, athlete's foot, plantar warts, corns and infected toenails can all be alleviated through good foot care. Use this checklist of quick questions to check the health of your feet. Read more on myDr website Toenail infection & fingernail infection | Raising Children Network If your child has a toenail infection or fingernail infection, the finger or toe might be red and swollen, and there might be pus. Take your child to a GP. Read more on raisingchildren.net.au website Podiatry Podiatry is the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of the feet and lower limbs. Read more on WA Health website Nails - fingernail and toenail problems - Better Health Channel Our fingernails grow about three times faster than our toenails. Read more on Better Health Channel website Feet - problems and treatments - Better Health Channel Correctly fitted shoes help you avoid foot and leg pain or injury. Read more on Better Health Channel website Your Rehabilitation Team A wide variety of medical and allied health care providers work in rehabilitation centres Read more on Limbs 4 Life website Foot health and ageing - MyDr.com.au The condition of our feet often provides early indications of conditions such as diabetes, arthritis or circulatory disease. For this reason, the human foot is sometimes called the mirror of health. Read more on myDr website Children's feet and shoes - Better Health Channel A child learning to walk receives important sensory information from the soles of their feet, and shoes can make walking more difficult. Read more on Better Health Channel website
What To Do If You Suffer From An Ingrown Toenail?
Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners and to Elders both past and present.
