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Ingrown toe nail fungus
My toe nail was infected with pus and took out that part of the nail which was paining which made it worse. Now it's all lot of pus and it's paining till my thighs. Don't know what to do
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Part of it is still remaining inside
Need to be removed surgically
Take tab augmentin 625 tds for 5 days
Apply fusidic acid cream over the affected part locally
Tab dolo 650 sos for pain and fever
Don't use any type of instrument on your infected part , don't try to remove the nail on your own
Consult a surgeon for toe nail removal
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Put your leg in warm water mixed with salt after cleaning the wound with antiseptic solution
to reduce swelling
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See a surgeon
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I would recommend medicines for your case to reduce pus and pain for that I would suggest you to consult me.
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May be due to fungal infection. Needs proper treatment . Don't ignore.
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consult me for further details
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Dr. Rajendra Kumar
General Physician
39 yrs exp
Jaipur
Due spread of infection,do hot saline fomentation,wash with betadine lotion,start antibiotic like Augmentin 625 1 bd at least three days along with anti inflammatory like T. Flexion 1tds pc and cap Vizyla1 daiy x 3 days,rest the leg
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