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Pain in toe nail on touch
As seen in the picture, the nail seems to be rotten and as soon as someone presses it, it hurts very badly. What can be the problem and remedy
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Pus beneath left nail
It has to be drained
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Dr. Ajaya Kashyap
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Delhi
Thanks for your query. A course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory drugs can help you relieve of any active inflammation and infection followed by toe nail removal is the best option.
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