Ingrown Nails...
Ingrown nails are a very common and sometimes extremely painful problem. The toe becomes red, ‘angry’ swollen, painful and sometimes it throbs. There may also be some discharge.
Pain is easily reproduced, particularly when the toe is knocked or forced. The main problem is the presence of a spike which has punctured the flesh of the toe.
Spikes appear for several reasons and include:
Pain can also occur as a result skin build under the edges of the nails.
A 30-minute podiatry treatment at The Hills Foot Clinic can offer amazing pain relief. Where the problem is persistent or extreme we can also offer surgery to correct the problem.
Pain is easily reproduced, particularly when the toe is knocked or forced. The main problem is the presence of a spike which has punctured the flesh of the toe.
Spikes appear for several reasons and include:
- poor nail care
- improper trimming
- very curved toenails
- small toe box shoes
- pressure and repeated trauma to the foot arising from normal activities.
Pain can also occur as a result skin build under the edges of the nails.
A 30-minute podiatry treatment at The Hills Foot Clinic can offer amazing pain relief. Where the problem is persistent or extreme we can also offer surgery to correct the problem.