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Hi i had surgery on my big toe nail and i think that's its infected. i have to bathe it every other day in salt water and change the dressing every other day . what should i do?
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Contact surgeon: Please contact the doctor who performed the surgery as s/he knows more about your health. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. Practice safe sex, if you have sex. Get HPV vaccine
Answered 7/5/2017
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