I managed to drop something on my big toe two weeks ago, in the process a small piece of the toenail broke of and imbedded itself in the fleshy area next to the nail, (yeah it hurt), I managed to get the piece of nail out with tweezers a week later (yeah that hurt too). It was healing fine till three days ago when I kicked something (yeah I am a klutz). I am afraid that the area is getting infected, How do I keep the area from becoming infected. Doctor is only a last resort, the cost is very prohibitive.
2006-12-02 03:09:34 · 4 answers · asked by dutchboy know it all 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Are you a diabetic? I would get really painful infections on my big toes if I barely hit them on anything, and then found out that I was a diabetic. We tend to get infections really easy. #1. Do you get extremely thirsty and then have to pee a lot? #2. Do you get extremely tired after doing minimal work (I would have to take a 2 hour nap after only working 4 hours. #3. Do you have cuts or other sores that take longer to heal than they should? If you answer yes to any of these you need to see your doctor.
2006-12-02 03:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good hygeine will keep it from getting infected. It's probably inflammed from all of that injury. Take 2 aspirin to reduce the inflammation; wash the area with soap and water and wear clean, dry cotton socks. Apply a dry bandaid if necessary for comfort. However, do not start putting Neosporin on it unless it really is infected! This can hinder healing. No peroxide...this will kill new skin cells. Now, tie yourself to your bed for a week so you don't injure it again...yea, that will hurt! I loved your question...(sense of humor anyway) Godloveya.
2006-12-02 09:53:55 · answer #2 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dab any pus away. Put some antiseptic cream on it. Apply a small dressing to the toe by bandaging it to the toe next to it. Don't use a plaster .Inspect it daily and reapply the cream. If there's pus that won't clear up you will need a course of antibiotics.
2006-12-02 03:16:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they say tea tree oil is a great alternative remedy for toe/foot /nail infections..if you are nt getting relief with topical antibiotics and having pus drain you may need to end up seeing your doc....also if it s the weekend try to speak to the ncall doc and see if the doc can phone you in some keflex...if not penicillin allerghic its genericn and not expensive....
2006-12-02 03:32:01 · answer #4 · answered by rinaldo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋