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Toe nail growth fungal infection
I have a painful infected ingrown toenail on my right big toe. It started as a fungal infection but has progressed to pus and bleeding with severe pain. I am diabetic (HbA1c 7.1) and not currently on medication, so this needs urgent medical care. I am scared about whether it will heal properly and also worried about the pain during and after surgery. I would like to know if the whole nail needs to be removed or only the affected side.Whom should meet general surgen or dermatologist
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Ingrown toe nail
Cut nail flat topped and not close to skin edge
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consult General surgeon for nail removal
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follow the mentioned advice regarding citing toe nail
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You will need to remove nail as it will cause recurrent infection due to ingrown nail
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Do visit nearby surgeon
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Anti-inflammatory drugs will be helpful for symptomatic relief
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This is an infected ingrown nail, needs a nail excision which is a minor day care procedure.
Consult a General Surgeon.
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It's infected ingrown nail
✓In diabetics with infected ingrown nail, uncontrolled blood sugar is often the real reason infection persists , not the nail itself.
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✓In most cases, only the affected side is removed.consult with ur nearby surgeon
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Needs nail excision… partial or complete and the pros and cons related can be discussed in detail.
Consult online.
As I’m a plastic surgeon in Hyderabad, i can help u.
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You need to meet general surgeon for removing whole nail bcuz partial nail removal leads to recurrent infection and also control of blood sugar
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Meet general surgeon for nail removal
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Take antibiotics and diabetic medication regularly after surgery for better healing
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Dr. Venkata Rama Reddy Dwarampudi
General Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Get you toe nail removal first. The wound will heal.
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Visit general surgery doctor
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Dr. Ankush Bansal
General Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Faridabad
This is an infected ingrown toenail with fungal involvement and needs prompt care, especially in diabetes.
Usually only the affected side of the nail is removed not whole under local anesthesia, with minimal pain.
Healing is generally good.
Consult a general surgeon urgently; dermatology can manage fungal treatment later.
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meet the surgeon
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maintain good blood sugar levels
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