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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.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Can get worse: You need to get it fixed..It will cause pain and get worse.
Answered 6/25/2016
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