As annoying and uncomfortable an ingrown toenail can be, there are times when it may become enough of a problem that you may need to see a podiatrist like Edward A. Filcheck. Filcheck currently practices in Morgantown West Virginia, and he knows how severe an ingrown toenail can become.
Though you may be able to manage an ingrown toenail at home, there are some good reasons why you may need to see a podiatrist about your toenail. First, if the toenail begins to show signs of infection, such a draining pus, worsening swelling, or if it becomes excessively painful. If you haven’t had a tetanus booster in over five years, you should also see a doctor. If you have decreased circulation to your foot due to diabetes or another illness, you also need to see your doctor about your ingrown toenail.
If you do end up at the doctor’s office, there are few different things that the doctor may do to help solve your problem. If it’s infected, your podiatrist will probably cut and remove the portion of the toenail that is growing into your toe. If you have severe or recurring ingrown toenails, you doctor may decide that you need a small surgery, that kills the cells of toenail growth in the problem spot. This is not a major surgery, but it may result in discomfort for a few days.
Edward A Filcheck explains that many ingrown toenails are a result of improperly trimmed toenails or ill-fitting shoes. Trim your toenails straight across (not rounded) and wear shoes that fit your feet to avoid ingrown toenails in the future.
Though you may be able to manage an ingrown toenail at home, there are some good reasons why you may need to see a podiatrist about your toenail. First, if the toenail begins to show signs of infection, such a draining pus, worsening swelling, or if it becomes excessively painful. If you haven’t had a tetanus booster in over five years, you should also see a doctor. If you have decreased circulation to your foot due to diabetes or another illness, you also need to see your doctor about your ingrown toenail.
If you do end up at the doctor’s office, there are few different things that the doctor may do to help solve your problem. If it’s infected, your podiatrist will probably cut and remove the portion of the toenail that is growing into your toe. If you have severe or recurring ingrown toenails, you doctor may decide that you need a small surgery, that kills the cells of toenail growth in the problem spot. This is not a major surgery, but it may result in discomfort for a few days.
Edward A Filcheck explains that many ingrown toenails are a result of improperly trimmed toenails or ill-fitting shoes. Trim your toenails straight across (not rounded) and wear shoes that fit your feet to avoid ingrown toenails in the future.
