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Suggest Treatment For Discolouration Of Finger Nails

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015

Question: My nail
Has turned but worried after my pregnancy could u please tel me what it is??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please give more details.

Detailed Answer:
I could not understand what happened to your nail? Is there any discoloration or any history of injury in the area? Are you continuing your breast feeding? Is there any fever? Is your breast better now?
Please attach a photo of the nail for a better understanding.
Do tell me the details so that I can give you an informed opinion.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 minutes later)

Oh yeah sorry forgot to attach pic ya discoloration in nail half yellow half pink n my breast is not painful but lump is there if i apply hot pack it melts comea back again its the tissue lump deep

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to injury or infection.

Detailed Answer:
There are no photos attached. The discoloration of the nail can be due to an injury or an infection. If there is a swelling in the area then an infection is likely. You can do a hot compress and see if it improves. In case there is an acute pain then do consult your physician for a direct examination and proper antibiotic treatment.
Do continue doing hot compress on the breast also. The lump will gradually subside.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (3 minutes later)

Sorry there is discoloration in nail attached is the pic there is no pain

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be a fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Only discoloration can be due to fungal infection. If there is no pain then there is no need to worry. There is no picture attached with this query. Please re-upload the image in the box provided on the right hand side of the query page.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (9 minutes later)

Here is the pic wt to apply on tht could u pls suggest

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is ingrowing toenail.

Detailed Answer:
I have seen the image attached. You have an ingrown toenail with an infection. This needs systemic antibiotics like Cefixime and surgical resection of the ingrowing nail may be needed. Doing a hot compress in the meantime will help in controlling further spread of the infection.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

My son is 5 weeks old and has got cold too much cough filled in his nose i tried fess but still it is there

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use saline nasal drops.

Detailed Answer:
You can use saline nasal drops and give him steam to get relief from a blocked nose. Continue exclusive breast feeding. This will subside in next 3-4 days. In case there is fever then Calpol drops can help after consulting with his pediatrician.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 hours later)

My delivery was normal vaginal birth but i have got pain in vagina n feels like pressure how long pain lasts for???

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Usually subsides in 2 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
The pain and pressure in the vagina usually subsides in 2-3 weeks after delivery. If there is a persistent pain in the vagina it can be due to an infection in vagina or a urinary infection. If there is any abnormal discharge and urinary frequency then a direct examination and vaginal swab culture with urine examination will help.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (16 minutes later)

My vulva pains a bit on left side n m getting again infection i hv been on keeflex from last month n half stil d same dont know y it is coming back

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to incomplete treatment.

Detailed Answer:
The recurrent infection can be due to an incomplete treatment or re infection from your partner. Both of you need to be treated. You can get a vaginal swab culture done to detect the antibiotic best for you.
You can also use a vaginal wash regularly for genital hygiene.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (18 hours later)

Is it normal to hv cold to 5 weeks old baby my son has still congestion

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is normal.

Detailed Answer:
It is normal to have cold and congestion at such a young age. It is usually a viral infection. The symptoms improve in 4-5 days. Nasal saline drops will help.
Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar