i have a creamy fluid coming out of underneath my toenail but my toe is not sore or red. toenail is lifting due topsoriasis. do i need to see a podiatrist?

Question

My big toe is red an numb and somewhat sore. Now my toenail is yellow and trying to fall off. What is wrong with it?

Answer 1

Yes: Could be infection or inflammatory response. Should get it checked by an expert (podiatrist).

Answer 2

Yes: Anytime you have drainage from a wound, it should be evaluated. It may be a sterile subungual abscess and require nothing more than simple cleansing, but let your podiatrist decide that.

Answer 3

Podiatrist: You should see your podiatrist for further evaluation. You may have an abscess under the nail.

Answer 4

Yes: Have it evaluated by a professional and have it treated.

Answer 5

RICE: Rest, ice, compression and elevation is a good rule to apply to any sore extremity. A sling of some type is also helpfull and regular use of an nsaid. If things are not improving in a week get them checked out.

Answer 6

Several ways: Ranging from debridement, topical medication, oral medication, laser or removal of nail. Consult with podiatrist.

Answer 7

Few ways : Topical antifugals are less tan 10 % effective, oral medication is most effective, lasers are expensive and work about 70% of the time. You can do combinations of the above. If limited o 1-2 nails you can have the nail removed and then apply topical, or take oral and that would improve efficacy.

Answer 8

Oral Lamasil: I have found that the laser to be the most effective treatment.

Answer 9

Oral meds: Topical meds, lasers. Oral gives best treatment.

Answer 10

Onychomycosis: Treatment includes pulse therapy of An oral anti fungal eg sporonox for 3months , with nail lacquer eg trosyd or clearnail .

Answer 11

Tight Calf Muscles!: The reason your calf hurts is how tight the entire muscle group is. When you stand on your toes, the calf muscle contracts, and if it is tight, then you may have pain. Performing runners' stretches are very beneficial and should help reduce the pain. If it continues, seek medical treatment with a podiatrist.

Answer 12

Tight: The calf muscles are tight. Begin stretching.

Answer 13

A lump : Is not normal, nor is pain so it's a good reason to visit the foot doctor. You may have a ganglionic cyst which is a benign cyst filled with jelly like fluid but without seeing it you can have something else....Go to the doc for a check up.

Answer 14

See Podiatrist: Could be a number of things from a cyst or a spur or other problem. Have it checked out.

Answer 15

Ganglion : Get checked out. The lump needs to be evaluated. Ganglion's are common on the top of the foot..

Answer 16

Never normal: Unless you recall trauma, lumps are not to be ignored. See a podiatrist for evaluation.

Answer 17

Could be cyst: This could be a cyst as in ganglion or it could be a malformation of one of the bones in your foot resulting in an exostocis.

Answer 18

They were put : There to correct a problem such as a fracture.

Answer 19

Stabilize fracture: And hold together to allow appropriate healing.

i have a creamy fluid coming out of underneath my toenail but my toe is not sore or red. toenail is lifting due topsoriasis. do i need to see a podiatrist?

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