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Good evening, I had a painful injury to my toe (the one closest to the big toe). I was out when someone literally did the chacha on it. The entire nail plus nail bed and surrounding skin came off. It s been almost a week and is pretty painful. It hasn t dried up either which has me a bit worried. It doesn t seem to have an infection because there is no puss and it just seems to be dark red and swollen. But I constantly feel pain there and throbbing. Is it normal? I hate going to an ER for something so small as a toenail. Seems like a waste of time to go, but I m a bit worried that it will never grow back or my foot will fall off because I am being negligent. Not sure if there is something I should put on other than Neosporin. I clean twice a day with soap and water. Then pass an alcohol swab on it. Let it dry. Then Neosporin. Any direction is welcome because it does hurt and I would like to put on closed shoes again:) Ps I have oicturss
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Your symptoms seem to be related to the injury. I suggest using a n anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to maintain the area clean and cover it with Neosporin cream. You can use a clean bandage to cover the area.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Injury In Toe
Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to the injury. I suggest using a n anti inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen to relieve the pain. I also suggest to maintain the area clean and cover it with Neosporin cream. You can use a clean bandage to cover the area. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician