I had my ingrown toenails removed yesterday on both toes. I had today of work, Ive got no dressing on them and they are still weeping. I was wondering should I go into work tomorrow or have another day off. Im on my feet most of the day at work and i wear steel toecap boots and my feet get sweaty. Im worried about getting an infection in my toes.
2007-01-17 04:38:05 · 20 answers · asked by Blade 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Think about what is more important to you
Your feet
or
your job.
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2007-01-17 06:22:28 · answer #1 · answered by old_brain 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
EWWWWWW!!! I had my toenails done a year or 2 ago. I'm suprised you haven;t got dressing on them as I had mine on for a few days if not more than a week!! I would definatley not work as you will be on your feet the last thing you want is an infection in your toes!!!! Surely the doctor or nurse performing the surgery gave you a leaflet about aftercare and some extra dressings?
2007-01-17 04:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by clairey_fairy_hairy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cover your toes with bandages, they should be fine, but if u can get a day off, take it. Work boots are one of the reasons u are getting ingrown toenails, especially steel toes,
2007-01-17 04:54:57 · answer #3 · answered by Krissy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definetly might want to take tomorrow off. You should have atleast 2-3 days off especially if your work requires you to have such boots. You dont want to get an infection and covering them with gauze will not protect them.
2007-01-17 04:43:30 · answer #4 · answered by Believe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a shower everyday clean area well with soap and water, dry properly.
Go to pharmacy;
Get and apply "bacitracin ointment" to effected area (this is an antibiotic cream, feet have a high level of bacteria on them from being stuffed in socks and boots and sweating).
Wrap in dressing wear clean (or new) socks.
Go to work.
2007-01-17 04:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by yawhosucs 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If they are still weeping tomorrow, I would take another day. Better safe than sorry....an infection in them will defeat the whole purpose!
Stay home and keep your feet up!
2007-01-17 04:42:39 · answer #6 · answered by sacanda_trina 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would advise you to take the time off, you will be in a world of hurt if you mess around and infect those areas. It is going to be painfull when you go back to work as it is so try to take it easy.
2007-01-17 04:47:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-10 17:33:07 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you had nail op i',m surprised that they are not dress i had it done last year and had dressing on for up to 3 weeks (am diabetic) plus you are meant to rest the foot for at least 48 hours .. i would ask your podiatry's about the weeping and lack of dressing
2007-01-17 07:56:14 · answer #9 · answered by carol p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cover the toes with a gauze bandage tomorrow and be sure you are wearing white cotton socks. Your feet should be fine.
2007-01-17 04:41:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋