and the redness started going away...will they still need to numb it and do the whole removal part of the nail in the office?
2006-11-09 16:18:52 · 5 answers · asked by MA 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
even if the pain has almost gone away? and a lot of puss has drained??? ahh im so scared...i go tomorrow for the doctor to look at it..ive been on an antibiotic to treat the infection...im so afraid of them sticking a needle in my toe and then cutting it. ahh
2006-11-09 16:34:26 · update #1
Yes it will have to be removed because although the pain is easing and infection going away the toe nail is still cutting into the skin which will cause more infection when you are out of antibiotics.Dont be scared.The neeedles only pinches then you will not feel a thing.
2006-11-09 16:52:03 · answer #1 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to get the nail cut away from the toe down the problem side/s. After this has been done you can control the nails without the need to go cutting them out. Both of my big toenails are ingrown and i control them by using sandpaper to sand the top of the nail. This relieves the pressure on the side of the nails. When the toenail has grown out again I simply just sand it back again. I have had minimal issues with mine.
2016-05-22 02:03:20 · answer #2 · answered by Penelope 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think the procedure needs to be done in order to avoid a recurrence. The infection may be clearing up, but the root cause is still there.
However, if you're concerned, ask your doctor about possible non-surgical treatment options.
2006-11-10 05:45:42 · answer #3 · answered by WillyC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes or the infection will eventually return.
2006-11-09 16:26:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋