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Ingrown toe nail
I have ingrown toe nail as shown in the image. Its hurting on applying little pressure. Today when I am trimming the nails, pus came out. I have started soaking my feet 20 mins twice a day in warm water.
I dont have a podiatrist in my town or near by towns. Please help me how to grow nail normally.
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Since pus has come, this suggests some infection.
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you need a good antibiotic and other medicines
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consult with me for further assistance
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It appears like paronychia of the big Toe.Soak the toe in warm water 4 times a day ,Apply betadine ointment.Take over the counter painkillers like brufen 400 mg twice daily.
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Hello mam... I am trained in foot surgery and an a plastic surgeon . I would like to help you out with some non surgical methods and steps to prevent worsening of the condition.. kindly consult online
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Kindly consult
It could be paronychia.
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Practitioner
9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Go for surgical excision... kindly consult for further evaluation
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above as nail Ingrowing infection.
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
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Please take any medicine or advise after consultation only from a good doctor.
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Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and medicine after 3 day and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
13 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Infection is there, avoid cutting to the so corners. connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Himani Shah
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Rajkot
It's not ingrown
U have cut deeply the nails
It's causing infection because nail is touching to skin and getting infection because of deep cutting
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