What Can I Do About Right Leg Toenail Growing Into The Soft Flesh Causing Pain While Walking?

Posted on Sat, 10 Jun 2023

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Question : My Right leg toenail grows into the soft flesh. It's painful while walking.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You may need to surgically remove it.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

If it is painful while walking this can be solved by surgery. Possibly the nail may need to be surgically removed from the tissues around. Antibiotics may be needed also to prevent getting an infection.

Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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