Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How serious can infected athletes foot be?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Seek treatment: An infected athletes foot can be very dangerous especially if the infection gets into your blood stream, k do not neglect it. See doctor or podiatrist for immediate treatment.
Answered 11/27/2017
5.3k views
Thank
Show 1 more comment
Very: If left untreated it could become systemic and spread thru the body.
Answered 10/4/2016
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can a small cut on my foot (from a tree branch) hurt my baby if it gets infected?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I just had corned removed from my feet 2 days ago they are now red and very painful are they infected and if so what should I do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If someone touched the doorknob after touching there infected fungus toenail or feet then you touched it can it be transmitted that way ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I cut my self while cleaning my shower drain. The cut on my finger got infected and began formin g blisters around it. I had athletes foot before and this is what it looks like
I have a severe case of toenail fungus on at least 9 out of 10toes and it may be starting to infect my fingernails. My orthopedic surgeon, who recently did surgery on my foot, would be willing to make a referral on treatment beingmedically necessary. What
My son 2 year old son has a splinter in his foot. I can not seem to get it out and now it seems infected. Is there something i can put on to try and draw it out.
I'm just wondering, if your foot (toe) is infected what happens?
Can corns on your foot become infected?
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
