What are the symptoms of ingrown toenails?

Infection: Swelling, redness and drainage with possible abnormal growth of the nailplate.

Pain, swollen toe: Ingrown toe nail border may be red, swollen, or draining with foul odor. The nail may be severely curled. Bed sheets resting on toes may even cause pain.

Ingrown toenail: Curvature of the nail plate beneath the nail folds on the sides with possible impingement of the nail at its free edge. There is often swelling and pain associated with this condition which can also present with infection as shown in the picture above.

Pain: Pain, swelling, redness, granuloma (which is a bleeding "ball") smell, and possible pus. Please see a podiatrist for further evaluation.

Many possibilities: Possible signs of having an ingrown nail may include: pain increased redness, swelling, bleeding, tightness or drainage at the nail margins. If pain does not improve, or you develop signs of infection, get it evaluated by a professional.