On my left foot on the left side of the toenail where the skin is, the skin is a little bit swollen and its puffy and red, but it doesn't hurt when wearing shoes, or anything else, only if you press on it, it hurts... Can you help me I'm getting kind of worried about it, I put antibiotic ointment on it, and I think that's helping because I can kind of feel it working, so please help!Is my toe getting infected or do I have an Ingrown Toenail?
You should get that checked out. Ive had it and mine is a bit of a horror story but I had to go back to get it removed five times. It truely is painless except for the lidocaine injections, and its so much easier to just get it cut out than to go with the pain for months with no guarantee it goes away.Is my toe getting infected or do I have an Ingrown Toenail?
girl . . . an ingrown toenail always comes with infection, thats why ingrown toenails supurate sometimes
Its just an in grown toe nail :)
No worries.
My friend had the same thing and it turned out it was a splinter she couldnt see :P
So its either something thats not supossed to be there, Like a splinter, Or its just an in grown toenail :)
Sounds like an ingrown toenail. Don't worry, they usually go away on their own. Put some Neosporin on it and wear loose shoes so you won't put pressure on it. If it gets worse and doesn't go away you might have to go to the doctor.
When you cut your toenails, cut them straight across rather than curved and make sure not to cut the nail too short where it's down in the side of your toe. That will help prevent ingrown toenails. =)
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Is it possible to be put to sleep for an ingrown toenail removal?
and does the needles used hert? is it possible to put numbing cream on where the needle is being insertedIs it possible to be put to sleep for an ingrown toenail removal?
No they are not going to sedate you to remove an ingrown toenail. It's not major surgery, dear. The medicine used to numb your toe is exactly the same as they use to numb any other part of you- including your teeth at the dentist. The needle is small, and yes- the injection will probably smart good. It's not unbearable though. Numbing spray usually doesn't work on toes, the skin is too thick there. And it's a quick stick. It may burn a bit, it may not. But it beats a bullet, and the pain you currently have. Afterwards, when the feeling returns, that toe will probably throb. Just prop up the foot on another chair or something, and take the pain medication they give you. And remember to ask them to show you how to clip your toenails properly so it doesn't have to happen again.Is it possible to be put to sleep for an ingrown toenail removal?
sometimes, depends on the surgeon..but most of the time it can be done by local anesthetics
No they do not put you to sleep, they numb the toe that is being worked on and I must say...it will hurt like hell for about 15 seconds then you won't feel a thing, sore afterwards for a couple of days then all is well.....make sure your Doctor is smart enough to put you on antibiotics though, because if not...you will get a heck of an infection which will cause you to endure yet another procedure.
No they are not going to sedate you to remove an ingrown toenail. It's not major surgery, dear. The medicine used to numb your toe is exactly the same as they use to numb any other part of you- including your teeth at the dentist. The needle is small, and yes- the injection will probably smart good. It's not unbearable though. Numbing spray usually doesn't work on toes, the skin is too thick there. And it's a quick stick. It may burn a bit, it may not. But it beats a bullet, and the pain you currently have. Afterwards, when the feeling returns, that toe will probably throb. Just prop up the foot on another chair or something, and take the pain medication they give you. And remember to ask them to show you how to clip your toenails properly so it doesn't have to happen again.Is it possible to be put to sleep for an ingrown toenail removal?
sometimes, depends on the surgeon..but most of the time it can be done by local anesthetics
No they do not put you to sleep, they numb the toe that is being worked on and I must say...it will hurt like hell for about 15 seconds then you won't feel a thing, sore afterwards for a couple of days then all is well.....make sure your Doctor is smart enough to put you on antibiotics though, because if not...you will get a heck of an infection which will cause you to endure yet another procedure.
How soon after an ingrown toenail surgery can you dance again?
That's really up to your doctor being that every doc has their own deal. My guess is 30-60 days but the issue would need more information.How soon after an ingrown toenail surgery can you dance again?
this will answer your question =) your welcome
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this will answer your question =) your welcome
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPh26IB3MXo
How much does and ingrown toenail doc visit cost?
I have one thats infected and oozing so I have an appointment to see my familt doctor. anybody know how much it may cost?? I have zero inssurance.How much does and ingrown toenail doc visit cost?
a lot
a lot
How soon after an ingrown toenail surgery can you dance again?
Depends on what the doctor says.
Being a martial artist, our feet are important too, but if your pain tolerance is high enough- you should be able to dance as soon as you can put weight on your foot. Without being completely reckless with the healing process, you can at least be 50% strength wise; depending on the type of dance, i'm sure you can work around it.
Take it slow though. If there's any excess leakage, definately stop and take it slow. These things can be tricky. Good luck.
Being a martial artist, our feet are important too, but if your pain tolerance is high enough- you should be able to dance as soon as you can put weight on your foot. Without being completely reckless with the healing process, you can at least be 50% strength wise; depending on the type of dance, i'm sure you can work around it.
Take it slow though. If there's any excess leakage, definately stop and take it slow. These things can be tricky. Good luck.
Does anyone know how to relieve the pain of an ingrown toenail? Should I see a doctor or will it go away?
I have had t for over a month and just recently is is SO painful! I can't even sleep at night! What will the doctor do if I go see her?Does anyone know how to relieve the pain of an ingrown toenail? Should I see a doctor or will it go away?
DO NOT let this go, and don't try to treat it at home. i have done all the bad things and it just makes it worse. i put up with mine for about 6 months until it hurt for sheets to touch it, let alone put on a shoe. mine was infected because i thought i could get it out myself and tried to treat a home.
find a good podiatrist. they will numb the toe, which burns like %26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt; but will be so worth it in the end. after they take it out request that they use a treatment to stop the growth of the nail. i didn't do this the 1st time and had to go thru it all again. i had the growth stopped and haven't had any more trouble for 3 years now.
hope this helped. these things are murderDoes anyone know how to relieve the pain of an ingrown toenail? Should I see a doctor or will it go away?
Ingrown nails can be treated at home. cut the nail straight across so that its corner can grow outside the skin.Let the nail grow free by firmly pushing the skin back from the corner with a Q-tip twice a day.Keep the area clean.
i hate ingrown toenails and that pain feeling. You should see a doctor.
To treat an ingrown nail at home:
Soak the foot in warm water.
Use a nail file to separate the nail from the inflamed skin.
Place a small piece of cotton under the nail. Wet the cotton with water or antiseptic.
And they sell over the counter medicine to treat it with
go see a doctor...i'm not sure exactly but i think they have to cut it out!
you have to see a doctor...the thing isn't going to just stop growing
I have had a lot of ingrown toenails, they hurt. I went to the doctor and he told me to soak my foot in warm salt water for about 10-15 minutes. Then to take a piece of cotton ball and put rubbing alcohol on it and put it in between the nail and the skin of my toe. This sometimes hurts while you are doing it but it usually helps. If it dose not start to feel better in a few days you should go see a doctor and they might give you some other suggestions. Good luck
You need to see a doctor, it is a fairly serious situation, it will not go away without treatment. Sorry to be blunt but there is no other way. get yourself an appointment asap.
you'll be glad you did in a weeks time
Having an ingrown toenail is no fun. However, the pain from a bad one is worse. I so know what it's like. Mine was infected and wouldn't clear up on it's own, and hurt really badly. The doctor gave me Novocaine in my toe and cut the nail back and put antibiotic ointment on it. It hurt that night for a bit, but then the relief started to come. I had to keep the area clean and covered with more antibiotic ointment and bandages for about a week. If you've had it for a month now, you really should see the doctor and get it taken care of. Good luck, feel better.
DO NOT let this go, and don't try to treat it at home. i have done all the bad things and it just makes it worse. i put up with mine for about 6 months until it hurt for sheets to touch it, let alone put on a shoe. mine was infected because i thought i could get it out myself and tried to treat a home.
find a good podiatrist. they will numb the toe, which burns like %26lt;%26lt;%26lt;%26lt; but will be so worth it in the end. after they take it out request that they use a treatment to stop the growth of the nail. i didn't do this the 1st time and had to go thru it all again. i had the growth stopped and haven't had any more trouble for 3 years now.
hope this helped. these things are murderDoes anyone know how to relieve the pain of an ingrown toenail? Should I see a doctor or will it go away?
Ingrown nails can be treated at home. cut the nail straight across so that its corner can grow outside the skin.Let the nail grow free by firmly pushing the skin back from the corner with a Q-tip twice a day.Keep the area clean.
i hate ingrown toenails and that pain feeling. You should see a doctor.
To treat an ingrown nail at home:
Soak the foot in warm water.
Use a nail file to separate the nail from the inflamed skin.
Place a small piece of cotton under the nail. Wet the cotton with water or antiseptic.
And they sell over the counter medicine to treat it with
go see a doctor...i'm not sure exactly but i think they have to cut it out!
you have to see a doctor...the thing isn't going to just stop growing
I have had a lot of ingrown toenails, they hurt. I went to the doctor and he told me to soak my foot in warm salt water for about 10-15 minutes. Then to take a piece of cotton ball and put rubbing alcohol on it and put it in between the nail and the skin of my toe. This sometimes hurts while you are doing it but it usually helps. If it dose not start to feel better in a few days you should go see a doctor and they might give you some other suggestions. Good luck
You need to see a doctor, it is a fairly serious situation, it will not go away without treatment. Sorry to be blunt but there is no other way. get yourself an appointment asap.
you'll be glad you did in a weeks time
Having an ingrown toenail is no fun. However, the pain from a bad one is worse. I so know what it's like. Mine was infected and wouldn't clear up on it's own, and hurt really badly. The doctor gave me Novocaine in my toe and cut the nail back and put antibiotic ointment on it. It hurt that night for a bit, but then the relief started to come. I had to keep the area clean and covered with more antibiotic ointment and bandages for about a week. If you've had it for a month now, you really should see the doctor and get it taken care of. Good luck, feel better.
Where do i go in melbourne to get an ingrown toenail surgical treatment?
i had the left foot done when i was 15 years old. im not sure how to get in touch with a person who does ingrown surgery. do i see a doctor then get a reference or do i go straight to toe specialist?? i have no idea where to start please help thanksWhere do i go in melbourne to get an ingrown toenail surgical treatment?
I would say go to your doctor and get a reference, that way you know that they are a reliable, safe place.
I would say go to your doctor and get a reference, that way you know that they are a reliable, safe place.
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