Question 1

how do you know if your toes are infected 2 weeks after ingrown toenail removal?

Accepted Answer

Pus: If you have redness, pain or pus coming out of your nail, then you have an infection. Clear yellow/orange/red fluid is okay, however, if you have cloudy fluid, that indicates an infection. Follow up with the doctor who has done the removal for further evaluation. You may need more antibiotics.

Question 2

what should you do about an ingrown toenail and an infected toe?

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One mean ingrown: Have it examined and either conservative treatment or a simple nail surgery could remedy your problem.

Question 3

can you die  or lose your toe due to a infected  ingrown toenail?

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Co-morbidity: In the population over 65, amputations are preceded by wounds on the feet and toes, such as a neglected ingrown toenail. This age group has co morbidity, (additional diagnoses) such as vascular disease and neuropathy. So don't ignore an ingrown toenail, especially if you are older.  They are easily treated in the office of any surgeon, podiatrist and many primary care docs, or an urgent care.

Question 4

had an ingrown toenail i remove it now my toe is swollen. i don't know if it is infected.

Accepted Answer

Need to see MD/Podia: You said you removed the ingrown toenail.I don't know how you did it by yourself.It is infected and you need to consult your podiatrist or your doctor asap and may need antibiotics and may need surgery if needed.

Question 5

i have an infected toe from removing a ingrown toenail. i have some bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) i've started taking. how long should it take to clear up?

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Soaking and topical: These usually resolve in a week or two.   Epsom salt soaks can be to draw out the infection.  My recipe is 2 tablespoons of epson salt in a large bowl or basin (large enough for your foot) of lukewarm water.  Soaking for 10 -15 min twice a day for a week.   If it does not clear up or feel better in the next few days, you should consult with a physician.  Topcial antibiotics are preferred for this.

Question 6

my son who is 12 years old had an ingrown toenail on his big toe that has got infected. we went to a doctor who put him on augmenting anti biotic to kill the infection. this has not worked and his big toe is swelling.

Accepted Answer

Time for re-visit: This is a common initial management often done along with soaks. If he is worse take him back.

Question 7

how to stop granulation tissue of toenail i am 53 non-diabetic healthy female with chronic ingrown toe-nail, which i usually manage conservatively.  about 10 days ago it became infected and formed an area of pus, which has drained and now appears to be he

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You're : You're describing something called a pyogenic granuloma.  It's not all that uncommonly associated with an infected ingrown toenail.  When an ingrown toenail is removed (more on that later), any granulation tissue present is usually also removed while your toe is numb, and whatever material is used to cauterize the nail root is also used on the pyogenic granuloma to cauterize that as well.  Between that and a course of antibiotics, the pyogenic granuloma disappears.

When i say "removed, " i mean the little procedure to remove that piece of nail that's inside your skin followed by some kind of cauterization.  Short of this, merely cutting away a corner, or anything that can be done without the need for anesthesia, is doomed to fail.  At best, you'll get some temporary relief, but it almost always returns.

More and more doctors are offering some kind of discounted fee for the ever-growing population with no health insurance.  We charge $45 per visit, which includes any procedure, and since an ingrown toenail procedure is, on average, a 2-visit event, uninsured patients end up paying $90 to get their ingrown toenail fixed.  I'm sure if you make a bunch of calls, you'll find someone willing to reduce their fee to get this thing done right, once and for all.  Soaks and advil (ibuprofen) aren't going to cut it.  You really must go to a podiatrist and get the thing fixed.

Hope this helps.  Good luck and feel better!

Question 8

skin around toe black 2months after ingrown toenail  removal. is that normal or should i go back to dr?

Accepted Answer

If your concerned: Enough to ask.....You need to go back....Black discoloration could possibly be discoloration fromo silver nitrate, scab, blood within skin or possibly melanoma so should have it looked at.

Question 9

i recently went and got ingrown toenails removal surgery but now the bottom of my toe is still numb. how long will this last?

Accepted Answer

: numbness from anesthesia should have gone . If the area is still numb pl see your surgeon for cause for without exam no reason or treatment can be given

Question 10

hey, i've just had an ingrown toenail removal surgery from both sides of the same toe. i've just realised that the nail is quite loose. what should i do from here?

Accepted Answer

: If only a 2-3 mm sliver on both sides should not make the nail loose. If greater amounts removed possible for nail to be unstable. Keep tape or bandaid until you can see the doctor.

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What should you do about an ingrown toenail and an infected toe?

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Can you die or lose your toe due to a infected ingrown toenail?

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Had an ingrown toenail i remove it now my toe is swollen. i don't know if it is infected.

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I have an infected toe from removing a ingrown toenail. i have some bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) i've started taking. how long should it take to clear up?

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My son who is 12 years old had an ingrown toenail on his big toe that has got infected. we went to a doctor who put him on augmenting anti biotic to kill the infection. this has not worked and his big toe is swelling.

A member asked:

How to stop granulation tissue of toenail i am 53 non-diabetic healthy female with chronic ingrown toe-nail, which i usually manage conservatively. about 10 days ago it became infected and formed an area of pus, which has drained and now appears to be he

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Skin around toe black 2months after ingrown toenail removal. is that normal or should i go back to dr?

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I recently went and got ingrown toenails removal surgery but now the bottom of my toe is still numb. how long will this last?

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Hey, i've just had an ingrown toenail removal surgery from both sides of the same toe. i've just realised that the nail is quite loose. what should i do from here?

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