Question 1

what happens when you leave an ingrown toenail for too long?

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Any pain: Long standing ingrown toenails most likely  is due to poorly fitted shoes narrow at the toe box.If you are able to put up  with needless pain nothing will happen, if you have infection , pus coming out of edge of nail , then will have all the complication of septic focus in the body, if you have implanted devices, defective heart valves, vascular grafts they get infected , could be lethal.

Question 2

what happens when you have an ingrown toenail for too long?  does it get badly infected?

Accepted Answer

Treat Ingrown Nails: An ingrown nail will eventually cut into the skin and create a portal of entry for bacteria. Symptoms would include swelling, redness, drainage and pain. It is important to have the offending portion of nail removed asap, in order to prevent further spread of infection. This is an easy in-office procedure performed under a local anesthetic. Most podiatrists also use a cold spray prior to injection.

Question 3

what will happen if you leave an ingrown toenail but don't get it cut off?

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Ingrown Nail: I have seen this happen before, more times than i would like...And, it would be one of the worst experiences of your life....  If the infection from an ingrown nail, gets into the bone at the end of your toe ( osteomyelitis ).....The infected bone will need to be removed, and you would then, need IV antibiotics for about 1 months. Please do not let this happen...See a specialist.

Question 4

what will happen if you leave an ingrown toenail without treatment?

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Any infection: If no infection willing to suffer with pain nothing will happen, if there is infection that is aseptic focus in your body, that will effect your body.

Question 5

should i leave my ingrown toenail untreated?

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Probably not: The only time to leave it untreated is if it not painful and there is no redness or sign of infection.

Question 6

can i leave ingrown toenail? it was releasing pus a year ago. it's been a year without it releasing pus and hurting?

Accepted Answer

: No, it is not recommended to leave an ingrown toenail untreated, even if it is no longer releasing pus or causing pain. Ingrown toenails occur when the edge of the nail grows into the skin, causing pain, swelling, and sometimes infection. If left untreated, an ingrown toenail can lead to more serious complications such as a deeper infection or even gangrene.

Question 7

what will happen if i do not treat my ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

You could get : An infection. The infection could spread to the bone over time and you can lose your toe. That would be an extreme case as once you see pus oozing and pain increase you will likely seek help.

Question 8

i had an ingrown toenail removed a day ago and it bled a little today in the bandage wrapping. is it ok that this happened?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Just make sure you check on it daily, remove the bandage and clean the wound with soap and water.  Apply a topical antibiotic (ie. Neosporin) and a clean bandage.

Question 9

how do i fix my ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

Removal...: ...Is the only permanent solution. Just the painful border can be removed, or the entire nail if necessary. After removal you can let the border grow out again, or your doctor can use a chemical to stop the nail from regrowing. If you're concerned, don't perform bathroom surgery on yourself. That can lead to an infected ingrown toenail, which could require antibiotics.

Question 10

how do i treat an ingrown toenail?

Accepted Answer

Podiatrist: For mild ingrown toenail trim back nail and pack with cotton. For infected nail the inflammed tissue may need to be professionally removed by a foot doctor. If this is a recurrent problem  there is an in office acid procedure which narrows the nail and prevents recurrences.

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