Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What are the chances of having an ingrown toenail?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See comment: If it is sore to touch then you better see a specialist.
Answered 3/6/2013
5.5k views
Thank
If in doubt see Doc.: 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.
Answered 4/1/2019
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
People also searched for:
What are the chances that I have gangrene from getting an ingrown toenail removed? I got them removed about 2 weeks ago, and one isn't healing well
How do I fix my ingrown toenail?
How do I treat an ingrown toenail?
How can I dissolve an ingrown toenail?
Can I cut the corner of my ingrown toenail?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
