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I had toenail ingrown surgery removal, it's day 5 right now, had some pus discharge, swollen on big toe up to the foot up to the ankle. is the swollen due to walking a lot or i should seek medical advice?

Q: i had toenail ingrown surgery removal, it's day 5 right now, had some pus discharge, swollen on big toe up to the foot up to the ankle. is the swollen due to walking a lot or i should seek medical advice?

: The pattern of symptoms suggests a worrisome infection traveling up the foot. go in to be tested.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

The pattern of symptoms suggests a worrisome infection traveling up the foot. go in to be tested.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 8/23/2022

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

You have an infection that is spreading. Seek medical help. See a podiatrist. Start soaking in water Use a topical antibiotic

Answered 8/23/2022

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A member asked:

I had toenail ingrown surgery removal, it's day 5 right now, had some pus discharge, swollen on big toe up to the foot up to the ankle. is the swollen due to walking a lot or i should seek medical advice?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Singh agreed

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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