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Ingrown toenail
Can ingrown toenail b cured with antibiotics ? or surgery is the only option ? it was cured but after i took bath again pain started in that area.
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An ingrown toe nail might lead to abcess due to secondary infection
Treatment with oral antibiotics will cure the infection if present but not the cause(in growing nail) which is the precipitating factor for the pain or infection.
So it should be removed by nail removal procedure
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consult a general surgeon for minor surgical management.
it's a day care procedure Wich can be done under local anesthesia
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Surgery is the final option.orherwise it will recurr again
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Dr. Ashok Kumar Verma
General Surgeon
19 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Hi.. I just went through your problem.. it's very common problem.. but really painful and hamper all movement activities.. antibiotics is not afull solutions bcz you have to remove the accused not just sealed yourself for a moment..
I have treated a lot of patients like u and all are happy..
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visit to my clinic MEDWORLD CLINIC, FF-6, Orbit plaza, crossing republic, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh India
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avoid pointed shoe
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Dr. Sudheer Moodadla
Surgical Gastroenterology
15 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Ingrowing toe nail with infection causes pain and some times form an abscess, needs definitive surgery, which was done under local Anaesthesia, it is a simple day care procedure, depends upon involvement of nail the nail, either needs partial or full removal of involved nail along with nail matrix, simultaneously needs antibiotics and pain medication for a few days, if partially removed or incomplete removal of nail may leads to recurrence of symptoms, my advice is better to meet near by surgeon. Antibiotics will give temporary relief. Better to avoid frequent wetting of nail bed, 2nd point, if already ingrowing toe nail was removed by your surgeon,There is a chance of getting fungal infection or bacterial infection to nail bed because of improper cleaning of nail bed or exposed to dust. Which needs some antifungal creams or antibiotic cream to apply on the nail bed, and Keep nailbed dry and clean.
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Continue antibiotics if any signs of infection, like fever, severe pain. And immediately meet near by surgeon for further management.
Health Tips
Avoid wetting of toenail frequently, don't wear tight shoes or foot wear, don't cut the toe nail ends sharply, keep your nails clean and remove any dust under nail frequently. Needs good nutrition for healthy nails, your nails will tell your over all health.
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Dr. Mohammed Jameel Ahmed
General Surgeon
25 yrs exp
Nagpur
Surgery is done to remove the cause and associated infection
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visit Surgeon
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Dr. Hemanth
General Surgeon
4 yrs exp
Khammam
a decent surgery performed gives relief most of the times but ingrown toe nail is a recurring problem if proper care is not taken after procedure .
Antibiotics and analgesic s only give symptom relief but not the cure.
consult surgeon.
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