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Having Ingrown Toenail

having ingrown toenail - big toe, left on the outer side. Been advised surgery. Scared of pain. Pl help
posted on Mon, 14 Mar 2011
Twitter Sat, 30 Jul 2011 Answered on
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Thanks for your query.     
surgical removal is the best answer to your problem,there is nothing to be scared in modern surgical era
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In grown toe nail itself might end up being more painful than surgery itself because a local anaesthetic will be given before the procedure
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Having Ingrown Toenail

Hello Thanks for your query. surgical removal is the best answer to your problem,there is nothing to be scared in modern surgical era ‘Hope I have answered your query, I will be available to answer your follow up queries, “Wish you Good Health and trouble free speedy recovery”