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What Is The Cure For The Swollen Nail Bed With Pus Formation ?

Hi, I have a swollen nail bed which is filled with pussy liquid on my big toe. The whole toe was very painful for a while but since I drained the liquid it has been less so, however there is still puss that can be squeezed out everyday and it has a nasty smell to it. Will this clear up on it's own?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

The history and symptoms suggests me that you are having paronychia which is nothing but an nail disease that is an often-tender and very painful.

The paronychia can be due to infection with bacteria or fungus which most commonly affects the great toe. The pus should be drained by giving a ring block to prevent the cellulitis following this.

I would suggest you to undergo incision and drainage which should be followed by a course of antibiotics like tab Augmentin, twice daily for five days. You may require topical antibacterial cream and good hygiene of the wound.
Thank you.
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What Is The Cure For The Swollen Nail Bed With Pus Formation ?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, The history and symptoms suggests me that you are having paronychia which is nothing but an nail disease that is an often-tender and very painful. The paronychia can be due to infection with bacteria or fungus which most commonly affects the great toe. The pus should be drained by giving a ring block to prevent the cellulitis following this. I would suggest you to undergo incision and drainage which should be followed by a course of antibiotics like tab Augmentin, twice daily for five days. You may require topical antibacterial cream and good hygiene of the wound. Thank you.