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What Causes Swollen Toes And Foot Despite Using SMZ-TMP After A Toenail Removal?
I had an ingrown toenail that was infected removed couple weeks ago. I m on my third antibiotic and it s still not looking good she has had me on sulfamethoxazole-TMP DS. It s still oozing and now it looks like my toes and foot is swollen. I m really nervous about going back to her I didn t know if you could help any
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Any surgery over foot can get infected as it has maximum chance of getting dirt/dust. It might happen that antibiotics given prophylactically are not working. Best thing is to ask your surgeon again as she is the best person to advice.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
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Dr. Surajit Gorai
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Any surgery over foot can get infected as it has maximum chance of getting dirt/dust. It might happen that antibiotics given prophylactically are not working. Best thing is to ask your surgeon again as she is the best person to advice.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Regards,
Dr. Surajit Gorai
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