Question 1

my son recently lost his big toe nail in a bicycle accident. this was about 3 weeks ago. we have cleaned it every day...and wrapped it for protection. we are on holiday and he is swimming every day. is this good for the open wound?

Accepted Answer

As long as not in: Pain no need to worry. The chlorine in the pool will act as a disinfectant.

Question 2

after swimming in a lake, i had crusty eyes that had to be pulled open.  infected?

Accepted Answer

Yes, likely: The bacteria in the lake can cause eye infections.  Rarely a severe infection can be caused by acanthamoeba in lake water.

Question 3

i was swimming in the ocean. 1. i found an open sore on my foot after, am i okay? and 2. i swallowed some ocean water accidentally? am i okay?

Accepted Answer

: People cut their feet and swallow a mouthful of water while bathing in the sea every day without any untoward complications. The more you swim in the sea the better you become at avoiding doing that. Bowling Green is a long way from the sea and in the time it has taken to get home you have not ailed so the answer is "yes you are O.K."

Question 4

i noticed my 9 yr old has peeling on the bottom of both feet after swimming 5 days ago in the pool his feet were extremely wrinkly? then they peeled y

Accepted Answer

Common problem: When kids spend a lot of time in the water, they will get wrinkly skin. The floor of the pool may be rough and can scrape on the wet skin causing the skin to peel or look raw. Decreasing the amount of time in the pool may help, but another option is to use some water shoes/water socks to prevent the skin from being scraped on the pool bottom. It will clear up eventually.

Question 5

will swimming hurt a sprained toe?

Accepted Answer

No: It should not. If it bothers you while swimming though obviously stop.

Question 6

have cut under big toe from brocken tile in swimming pool.it seems quite deep under flap of skin not sure if sand still in it.what should i do? thanku

Accepted Answer

Cut under toe: If the cut appears to be deep, you need to see a doctor to have the wound cleaned and sutured.  Also may need tetanus shot if you have not had one before.

Question 7

how long do i have to wait to go swimming after a toe nail removal?

Accepted Answer

: Question answered

Question 8

my toenail on my big toe fell off about 4 months ago....just wondering when it's safe to go swimming in my pool?

Accepted Answer

: There is no reason not to swim in your pool. Go for it.

Question 9

my son was swimming, then got out of the pool, walked over to get his towel and suddenly felt pain in his toe on his left foot. i checked, and he had red swelling under his middle toe. no cuts, or punctures. hurts when pressure is applied. serious?

Accepted Answer

: Would follow up with   MD may be infection that needs antibiotics

Question 10

i have athletes foot and fungal nail infections on 2 toes, i am 18. can i go swimming? will it spread to other areas if i go swimming?

Accepted Answer

You may go swimming: The pools should have chemicals in them plus the overall amount of fungus on you compared to the body of water is small. I do not feel others would become contaminated. But hats off to you for considering others...

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My son recently lost his big toe nail in a bicycle accident. this was about 3 weeks ago. we have cleaned it every day...and wrapped it for protection. we are on holiday and he is swimming every day. is this good for the open wound?

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After swimming in a lake, i had crusty eyes that had to be pulled open. infected?

A member asked:

I was swimming in the ocean. 1. i found an open sore on my foot after, am i okay? and 2. i swallowed some ocean water accidentally? am i okay?

A member asked:

I noticed my 9 yr old has peeling on the bottom of both feet after swimming 5 days ago in the pool his feet were extremely wrinkly? then they peeled y

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Will swimming hurt a sprained toe?

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Have cut under big toe from brocken tile in swimming pool.it seems quite deep under flap of skin not sure if sand still in it.what should i do? thanku

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How long do i have to wait to go swimming after a toe nail removal?

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My toenail on my big toe fell off about 4 months ago....just wondering when it's safe to go swimming in my pool?

A member asked:

My son was swimming, then got out of the pool, walked over to get his towel and suddenly felt pain in his toe on his left foot. i checked, and he had red swelling under his middle toe. no cuts, or punctures. hurts when pressure is applied. serious?

A member asked:

I have athletes foot and fungal nail infections on 2 toes, i am 18. can i go swimming? will it spread to other areas if i go swimming?

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