[In growth toe nail]

On 12/18/2020 at 2:48 AM, DrC said:

Hello 

 From your description it sounds like the diagnosis of a Paronychia. You can use good old Dr. Google for that one to check out a description. In my experience the vast majority of these stem from cutting the nail too short. This combined with repetitive trauma (like playing) causes trauma to the intersection of the nail and the cuticle. This repetitive trauma Leeds to a small abscess which causes the pain and swelling.

The treatments include

1) prevention - do not cut the toenails too short

2) Try to get the abscess to “point” here is where Gardenmom5’s advice is spot on. As well stop the repetitive trauma till it points.

3) If it persists or there is any sign of the infection spreading you will require medical attention to have it lanced and treated with antibiotics (holistic or otherwise). The VAST majority of these will settle with nothing more than #2 above.

Cheers

I was thinking about by getting medical attention as the condition is getting worse. I read somewhere that by consulting a foot doctor or a chiropodist may be helpful. But I really don't have in any personal experience. How is this treatment by such a medical profession be of help? Has anybody have any previous experience with such a professional?

[In growth toe nail]

On 12/18/2020 at 2:28 AM, gardenmom5 said:

Soak it in tea tree oil, in water as hot as you can stand.  You also have to deal with the infection it can cause.

It will grow out - but takes time.

I will also get that type of pain (and can cause swelling and redness)  -but it is actually caused by being too acidic.  I drink 1/4 tsp baking soda water a couple times a day (hour before eating or two hours after) to neutralize it, and the pain will go away.

Thank you for the advice and tip. But I don't want to cause additional infection to the wound.

[In growth toe nail]

Hey all, I have been experiencing a slight pain in my toe every now and then. I was having difficulty walking and playing. A few weeks ago, the nail of my toe started getting hurt and I noticed the the big toe was swollen. I noticed when I was careless to play soccer, I was not able to walk or get up and had to hop on one leg. I consulted my doctor and he said that the toe nail was growing inside and deep into the flesh which was causing the pain. He gave me a couple of medicines and it has been almost two weeks now and it still hasn't made much of a difference. I wanted to look for an alternative solution for the same. Has anyone experienced such a situation before? Could someone help and advice me on what alternative and which medical treatment I could possibly get? 

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