daniel_1 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrC Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Clip a tiny V out of the center of the toenail. The nail then somehow grows toward the V and away from the side. A tip that has been helpful to me a few times. Edited December 20, 2020 by Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel_1 Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel_1 Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) First post to homeschooling board is about ingrown toenail? google has the answers to your questions Edited December 20, 2020 by Hilltopmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrC Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 1 hour ago, daniel_1 said: 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? You are wise to consult a professional if your symptoms are worsening. There are a few professions which can help asses the severity of your situation and the need for more aggressive treatment. A Podiatrist (specialized in the whole foot), a Chiropodist (specialized in the care of nails), however, a good General Practitioner should also be able to help especially your own doctor as they will have had the benefit of seeing your toe before and can judge how/if the condition has progressed to the point of needing further intervention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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