how to numb an ingrown toenail?

Question

What to do if I have an ingrown toenail, how do I numb the pain to fix it?

Answer 1

Local anesthesia: This is performed by a qualified health professional: ie a podiatrist in order to properly be able to remove ingrown portion of toenail which otherwise could not be done without severe pain or done at all.

Answer 2

Cut a v in the nail: This gives it room and relief.

Answer 3

A good podiatrist : A good podiatrist can show you proper nail care and offer more permanent solutions if necessary.

Answer 4

Removal: Do not suffer. The removal of an ingrown nail is a routine in-office 10 minute podiatric procedure.

Answer 5

Nail care: Ingrown toenails can be remedied through soaking your foot in warm water, removal of embedded debris from the nail borders, and applying an antibiotic ointment to temporarily soften the corners. One should always try to cut the nails strait across to avoid leaving an embedded nail spicule. If pain or redness continues get it looked at by a professional.

Answer 6

See the podiatrist: The nail has changed its normal path of growth, and any attempt from your end may cause the nail to ingrow more. This could lead to more pain and possible infection. Consider having it examined properly. Your doctor may suggest treatment with debridement (cutting) as well as use of a topical medication. If it is a chronic problem, a matrixectomy may be suggested. Have it checked.

Answer 7

It may hurt, but...: There is a small piece of nail still embedded in the corner. You need to get that out. If you can't get it out on your own, a podiatrist can. Sometimes this can be done without numbing the toe, but often, anesthesia is necessary. If it is a chronic condition, there is a very successful surgery that can be done to permanently correct the problem.

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

Nail care: Ingrown toenails can be remedied through soaking your foot in warm water, removal of embedded debris from the nail borders, and applying an antibiotic ointment to temporarily soften the corners. One should always try to cut the nails strait across to avoid leaving an embedded nail spicule. If pain or redness continues get it looked at by a professional.

Answer 10

It may hurt, but...: There is a small piece of nail still embedded in the corner. You need to get that out. If you can't get it out on your own, a podiatrist can. Sometimes this can be done without numbing the toe, but often, anesthesia is necessary. In a chronic condition, there is a very successful surgery that can be done to permanently correct the problem.

Answer 11

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.

Answer 12

Soaks, podiatry: Soaking the toe in warm salt water can help. Not cutting toenails too short is important. However sometimes the nail edge needs to be removed. Most podiatrists can help with that.

Answer 13

See details: The ingrown area needs to be removed. If you cannot do it yourself, see a podiatrist.

Answer 14

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.

Answer 15

Infectipn: If an ingrwon toenail is ignored an infection may develop usually requiring oral antibiottics. In rare instances if an ingrown toenail is ignored and infection occurs for a prolong period of time the bone may be infected leading to extensive surgery and prolong antibiotics.

Answer 16

Soaking: Soak your foot in warm water twice a day. Wear comfortable shoes that do not pinch or squeeze your toes.

Answer 17

Soaking: Often mild ingrown toenails can be relieved by soaking in an epsom salt bath. This can alleviate the inflammation around the nail border. But if the infection does not get better then you really need to see a podiatrist to have the ingrown portion removed to alleviate the condition. Infections left untreated can lead to more serious problems especially if you have other medical problems.

Answer 18

Better be seen by Dr: Numbing may mask a big issue with the infection.

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