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How Can Pain And Infection On The Toe Nail Be Treated?
I had my kitchen garbage can fall on my foot on Sunday. I went to the doctor and got xray. Thank God eI have no fracture or broken toe. Its my left BIG toe. I was prescribed Naproxen for the pain 500MG To be taken twice a day. I only take it when I m going to bed. well I m still experiencing Pain, Throbbing and I can see the is puss under the skin. My nail has been bruised as well. am I going to lose this Toenail and I feel so much pressure on that toe. I feel like puncturing with a pin to let some of that puss out which will relieve the pressure I m feeling. Please advise?
Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Hello,
The throbbing pain is due to pressure built by the toe nail on the pus collection. I suggest you to consult your primary healthcare provider for release of pus under aseptic conditions to avoid further infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
The throbbing pain is due to pressure built by the toe nail on the pus collection. I suggest you to consult your primary healthcare provider for release of pus under aseptic conditions to avoid further infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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