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Been a week since having corrective surgery for ingrown toenail with complication of granulation tissue. my toe won't stop draining fluid. normal?

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Not unusual: In the case you describe drainage may go on for several weeks, but it also depends on how it was treated.

Answered 9/26/2015

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Depends: On type of toenail surgery performed. If chemical cauterization was used, then drainage is common. This can last for a few days or a couple of weeks. Either way, discuss with your doctor who performed procedure to get correct treatment if needed.

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

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Draining: It does depend on the procedure , but the most common is phenol matrixectomy which has drainage associated with it. As said , see your surgeon for any and all questions.

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