Ingrown Nail/ Infected Nail

Usually, this problem occurs at the corners of your nails on your big toe. When the nail digs in and keeps growing, it can pierce your skin and create redness, swelling, pain, irritation, and infection. Drainage and a foul odor are often the characteristics of an infection—make sure you keep your eye out for these indicators, as the other common symptoms don’t have to be present for an infection to develop. If you notice an infection or have a condition like diabetes or poor circulation, visit our office for treatment.

Why your Toenail is Digging in

You might have heredity to blame for this one. Your inherited toenail shape may be the reason for developing an issue—some people have naturally curved nails. Trauma plays a big part, too. Stubbing your toe or dropping a heavy object on your foot might alter the way your toenail grows, making you more at risk. Fungal toenails and losing your toenail altogether might also create problems.

Sporting activities can be another cause because these activities involve repeated trauma on the front of the nail, whether you’re hitting the front of your shoe or a ball.

What we can offer at Our Office

We offer treatment options that best fit your needs. We offer both conservative and surgical options. With surgery, we offer temporary as well as a more permanent method pending your health history, your activity, and postoperative needs. We do recommend a more permanent method if you suffer from this problem frequently. We will numb your toe and painlessly remove the portion of nail that’s creating the problem.

Your post operative course is dependent on which procedure you and the doctor decide best fits with your needs. After the procedure, most patients will return to regular activities within a day. You may experience some mild pain when the numbness wears off, but it rarely requires medicine. If you are dealing with a painful ingrown or infected nail, this typically is more painful than the procedure itself. Why delay, get relief today and call our specialist, Dr. Mary K. Benjamin-Swonger in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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