How can i treat an ingrowing toenail?

Cotton: Cotton between nail and skin can separate skin until nail grows out. If however this does not work a podiatrist can cut back the nail to relieve the pressure. If this is a chronic or recurrent problem they can perform a phenol matrixectomy where the side of nail is permanently narrowed to prevent future problems.

Mild, moderate, bad?: Mild cases of ingrown toenails can resolve without surgery. A doctor can examine an ingrown nail and talk about what should be done. In mild cases, the sharp piece of the nail may be encouraged to grow over the skin or next to the skin, instead of into the skin. Sometimes, soaking the foot and toes in warm water twice a day can help. After a couple of weeks, that corner of the toenail might be ok.

I would recommend: Leaving it to the pro's. See a podiatrist who can perform a 10 minute procedure and make that ingrown toenail history forever.

A few things: It might be some fatigue in the small muscles in the foot, plantar fasciitis, tarsal tunnel or other nerve issue, restless leg syndrome among other possibilities. If it worsens or is bothersome enough now, see a podiatrist.

See a podiatrist: You might make the problem worse trying to dig them out yourself in terms of increased pain or infection. A podiatrist can give you fast pain relief. If this is a recurrent issue, there are permanent procedures that keep this from bothering you again in the future.

Go to a doctor: Your pain and swelling may indicate a possible infection. Get it evaluated as soon as possible.

A few things: It might be due to a nerve impingement such as a neuroma or tarsal tunnel, neuropathy from an underlying medical condition (thyroid, circulation, diabetic issues), pain from arthritis or part of raynauds. See a foot specialist to have this sorted out.