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Suggest Treatment For An Infected And Swollen Ingrown Toenail

So I have an ingrown toenail. Both sides of the nail have become infected. Below my toenail turned a light blackish color. The rest of the toe is just swollen, but I'm afraid it's gangrene. I can move my toe perfectly fine and there isn't much pain. What can be my possible treatment?
Wed, 10 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain ingrown toenail can cause inflammation and swelling as the ingrown portion of nail break through the skin at the sides of nail..
It leads to pain and swelling and common causes of it can be I'll fitting shoes, improper trimming of the nails, vigorous pedicure,fungal infection, deformed toenails etc.
I would suggest you to consult a Podiatrist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in planning the treatment..
The Physician can advise you to take antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller, topical application of a combination of steroids ointment along with an antiseptic and antifungal ointment..
You can be advised to soak your feet in warm water with Epson salt or white vinegar dissolved in it..
You can also be advised surgical procedure like resection of ingrown portion of nail while at times complain nail removal can be advised..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For An Infected And Swollen Ingrown Toenail

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain ingrown toenail can cause inflammation and swelling as the ingrown portion of nail break through the skin at the sides of nail.. It leads to pain and swelling and common causes of it can be I ll fitting shoes, improper trimming of the nails, vigorous pedicure,fungal infection, deformed toenails etc. I would suggest you to consult a Podiatrist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation can help in planning the treatment.. The Physician can advise you to take antibiotics, anti inflammatory painkiller, topical application of a combination of steroids ointment along with an antiseptic and antifungal ointment.. You can be advised to soak your feet in warm water with Epson salt or white vinegar dissolved in it.. You can also be advised surgical procedure like resection of ingrown portion of nail while at times complain nail removal can be advised.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.