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Suggest Treatment For Toe Nail Injury
Question: I ripped my toenail back but it did not fall off, but is oozing. I'm at Disney and have 2more days of walking, any advice.
Brief Answer:
It is advisable to putting it back, don't remove it.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You have injured your toe nail and it has been put back.It is advisable to putting it back, don't remove it . You can clean and dress it with beta-dine or any other antiseptic available .You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief.Vitamin B and C is helpful in recovery. Antibiotics prevent infection.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care
It is advisable to putting it back, don't remove it.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.You have injured your toe nail and it has been put back.It is advisable to putting it back, don't remove it . You can clean and dress it with beta-dine or any other antiseptic available .You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief.Vitamin B and C is helpful in recovery. Antibiotics prevent infection.
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care
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