What Causes Swelling And Yellow Discoloration In Left Leg Thumbnail?

Posted on Sat, 27 Aug 2016

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Question : MY Left Leg thumbnail has becomened thickened and a little yellow in color i have attached the pics pf the same. Please advise what needs to be done.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection of the nail, oral antifungal medicines need to be taken

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it seems to be onychomycosis which is a fungal infection of the nail.
It is treated by oral antifungal medicines.
I usually recommend my patients to take capsule itraconazole 200 mg twice daily for a week in a month for 4-5 months consecutively.
This usually clears the infection.
It is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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