Question 1

could my ingrown toenail have any connection to a bone infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An ingrown toenail initially starts as an infection of the soft tissue, but if left untreated it can spread and penetrate into the bone and cause a bone infection which is also known as osteomyelitis.  This is a nasty infection and can lead to amputation of the affected toe.  If you have an ingrown toenail, see a podiatrist asap.

Question 2

i have an ingrown toenail and the swelling is spreading down my toe to my foot. could this be a sign of bone infection? i have a doctors appointment tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

Maybe/not: This may be a superficial cellulitis (deep skin infection) that has not reached the bone. Your evaluation should help sort out this issue.

Question 3

what could have caused a granuloma to form on nail fold after ingrown toenail surgery? what steps can i take to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Relax.: A granuloma formation, although not common, is not t so unusual that you should be too concerned. You should return to the surgeon to have it resolved. If a foot specialist did not do the actual surgery, then I suggest you have it treated by a foot specialist now. It is a simple matter to numb the toe and remove the growth by one of several techniques.

Question 4

is there a medication that i can take orally that would knock me out for an ingrown toenail procedure cause im bad with shots?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your doctor should be able to offer a pill to relax you and make the injections easier. You can't be made unconscious, but it should calm you enough that the minute or so it takes to numb your toe will be no big deal. They can also use cold spray on the skin so you hardly feel the actual needle stick, just a little stinging from the medication.

Question 5

can ingrown toenail cause a pinched nerve?

Accepted Answer

No: No not of any major nerve it may irritate a small superficial nerve but not a large nerve.

Question 6

can torn nails cause ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

Es: As the ragged toenail grows out it gets caught in the skin and becomes ingrown.

Question 7

what causes an ingrown toenail after surgery to go black on the border of the toenail left?

Accepted Answer

Chemical: They probably used either phenol or sodium hydroxide to kill the matrix (nail root) in the corner, preventing another ingrown toenail in the future.  It is usually applied with a cotton-tipped applicator (q-tip).  It actually delivers a chemical burn, and some of it may have gotten on the border of the healthy nail--it should be fine, and it will probably fade away over time...

Question 8

why do podiatrists dig in the nail when removing ingrown toenails and does that not cause more pain by digging in?

Accepted Answer

One must remove: All granulation tissue or the problem will be more likely to recur.Ur toe should be completely numb during procedure

Question 9

i have an ingrown toenail, it doesnt cause me pain. do all ingrown toenails need to be removed by surgery? i have anxiety disorders and am terrified to go get a surgery no matter how minor?

Accepted Answer

: If you are asymptomatic and afraid of surgery just observe it chances are great you will remain well. No not all ingrowing require surgery.

Question 10

can an infection from an ingrown toenail cause swelling in the legs?

Accepted Answer

: The only way I can link the two is if the infection has progressed into the tissues of your lower leg. I would arrange to have this evaluated as soon as possible.

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What could have caused a granuloma to form on nail fold after ingrown toenail surgery? what steps can i take to treat it?

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Is there a medication that i can take orally that would knock me out for an ingrown toenail procedure cause im bad with shots?

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Can ingrown toenail cause a pinched nerve?

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Can torn nails cause ingrown toenail?

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What causes an ingrown toenail after surgery to go black on the border of the toenail left?

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Why do podiatrists dig in the nail when removing ingrown toenails and does that not cause more pain by digging in?

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I have an ingrown toenail, it doesnt cause me pain. do all ingrown toenails need to be removed by surgery? i have anxiety disorders and am terrified to go get a surgery no matter how minor?

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