How badly does it hurt, do they take the whole nail off, and can people with their toenail removed swim and do other physical activities?
2007-06-23 02:50:57 · 6 answers · asked by Me Encanta Espanol 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Having a toenail removed can be somewhat uncomfortable, but a mild pain killer will take care of the discomfort and it won't last long. The important thing is to keep the nail bed protected until it's healed in order to prevent infection. Now that is painful. Follow doctor's orders and advice carefully. The discomfort of having a nail removed is, in my opinion, far less painful than a bad tooth.
2007-06-23 04:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by utuseclocal483 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once the nail bed heals you can swim and do the usual activities you do. You need to take care until the healing has occurred otherwise the nail bed can get infected. It can be quite painful for up to a couple of weeks but I'm sure your doctor will prescribe pain control to help you through.
2007-06-23 09:54:25 · answer #2 · answered by huggz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it will be horribly painful. Why should anyone remove toenail. If it is infected you can cut it and remove the defective part. As long as the root remains, it will grow again.
2007-06-23 10:00:41 · answer #3 · answered by rajan l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It hurts, but not as badly as a toenail that's ingrown.
2007-06-23 09:56:15 · answer #4 · answered by Lori C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well its not the most plesureable experience but you can still do all things when it has healed salt water will speed up recovery
2007-06-23 09:53:57 · answer #5 · answered by David T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
real badly...... i dunno abt dat.. buh ask a doc.. hell help u better
2007-06-23 09:58:17 · answer #6 · answered by vbagdy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋