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Query: Hi doctor,I am a 22-year-old woman who underwent the removal of a large toenail ten months ago. But it is still growing into an ingrowing toenail. My big toe is very swollen, full of puss, and bleeding. What should I do? I am in severe pain and cannot bear it any longer. Complete nail removal was us... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You are suffering from paronychia with ingrown nails. Paronychia is a soft tissue infection around a fingernail that begins as cellulitis but may progress to a definite abscess. Acute paronychia can be a painful... Read Full »
What is the possible infection of a big toe in a foot which is swollen and painful?
Query: Hello doctor, My left foot big toe has been swollen and painful for a couple of months. I first thought it was an ingrown toenail. I consulted a doctor who thought it was a fungus or grout. I have checked for both, and they are negative. I cannot get an appointment with the specialist for more tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears from the description that you have an infection in the great toe. the question is which type If fungal culture has been done and found to be negative then remaining options are bacterial (staphylococcus) or gram-negative infection. The treatment is local... Read Full »
What can I do to heal painful blisters in the big toe while wearing shoes?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had this ongoing pain in the toe of my right foot since some time now. If I wear shoes for a long duration, then invariably small blisters develop. Recently, pus had collected after a four-hour journey wearing shoes and as soon as I plucked the skin tip which I generally keep do... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and went through your images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There could be two possibilities in your case. Your shoes have been ill-fittingand have caused trauma because of which you have repeated infection and pain due to pressur... Read Full »
How to treat infected ingrown toenails other than surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an ingrown toenail and it has got infected. I suffer from a lot of pain while wearing shoes. I have this pea-sized bubble like thing which bleeds on the side of my toenail. I have attached a picture of my toenail. It is a swelling, and I wonder what can I do to take it away, oth... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I have seen your clinical picture and gone through your query (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would strongly advise you to undergo a partial nail excision, debridement and daily dressing of the wound until it shows healthy granulation tissue. It is... Read Full »
How do I take care of my surgically removed ingrown toenail?
Query: Hello, I had an ingrown toenail removed yesterday. I just wanted to get a check-up on how it looks today, the doctor that did it gave me no information on how long to keep it wrapped? Or for how many days? And did not do a pretty job of removing the toenail. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I suggest you follow these guidelines- 1. You should change the dressing on alternate days for a week. 2. Proper dressing should be done with all precautions. 3. You must use sterile gloves. 4. You can clean the wound ... Read Full »
Is it advisable to take various medicines with antibiotic in a fatty liver patient?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a red, swollen and infected ingrown toe nail. It is speeding quickly and painfully. Yesterday I saw Dermatologist for the first time and she wrote me a prescription antibiotic of Ciprofloxacin 500mg/Thrice/day for one week and then do a partial toe nail surgery. Later, my last ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing the details in your history. My question is that, is it the first time that the liver fatty infiltration has been discovered? Did you have had a test called FIBROSURE or liver MRI/ biopsy? Cipro is relatively safe with liver disease but hones... Read Full »