Ingrown Toenails in Fredericksburg, VA & Stafford, VA
Symptoms of an Ingrown Toenail
When you wear shoes that are too tight, you stub your toe, or cut your nails too short, it can cause ingrown toenails to form and there are signs that you should be on the lookout to treat your ingrown toenail as soon as possible. Some signs of an ingrown toenail are:
- Pain or tenderness on one or both sides of the toenail.
- Redness around the toenail.
- Swelling around the toenail.
- Infection of the tissue around your toenail.
- Pus around the nail.
Treating an Ingrown Toenail
Your podiatrist may recommend some at-home remedies for you to try to reduce any pain or infection you may be experiencing. Some treatments to try are:
- Soaking the foot in warm water.
- Wear comfortable shoes.
- Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen to help relieve pain.
If your ingrown toenail doesn’t begin to heal in a few days, it’s important to follow up with your podiatrist and look into other treatment options. Your podiatrist may need to remove part of the toenail to help the nail grow back properly.
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