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Suggest Treatment For An Ingrown Toenail In A Diabetic

Hi My name is Karen Cole and I am a diabetic. A few days ago I what appeared to be an ingrown toe nail. My toe is red on the side, what can I do at home for this. I called my DR's office 2 x Thursday and explained why I was calling , told them I was diabetic. So far no response. What can I do at home besides soaking it, it's not as red now. I don't have the money to pay online for an answer, sorry
Fri, 26 May 2017
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Hello, Thanks for the query.
In growing toe nail can be a very painful condition. Home remedies may be able to give very temporary relief. But most often ir needs to be removed by surgeon or in an ER. Because any injury to toes, other parts of the foot are dangerous in a diabetic person. You may try the home remedies but it necessary to get it attended by surgeon who has been doing these (toe nail removing) procedures regularly. Do not try to cut the deeper parts at home. Pain, infection and swelling can be really bad. Plus complications associated. In addition having a good blood glucose control is equally important. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For An Ingrown Toenail In A Diabetic

Hello, Thanks for the query. In growing toe nail can be a very painful condition. Home remedies may be able to give very temporary relief. But most often ir needs to be removed by surgeon or in an ER. Because any injury to toes, other parts of the foot are dangerous in a diabetic person. You may try the home remedies but it necessary to get it attended by surgeon who has been doing these (toe nail removing) procedures regularly. Do not try to cut the deeper parts at home. Pain, infection and swelling can be really bad. Plus complications associated. In addition having a good blood glucose control is equally important. Thanks.