Ingrown Toenail Removal & Treatment

When the toenail starts growing into the skin, it is known as an ingrown toenail. It usually happens to the big toe and if you do not the fix ingrown toenail, it can swell, become red, and be painful. In severe cases, it drains pus and the skin around the nail becomes tender making running and walking uncomfortable, especially in closed shoes.

An injury to the nail, cutting the toenail too short, wearing close-fitting narrow shoes that squeeze the toes together, poor foot hygiene, curving your toenails, and some sports such as skiing can all cause ingrown toenails.

Ingrown toenails treatment with Epsom salt?

Soaking your toe in a warm foot bath with Epsom salts soothes and heals an ingrown toenail. In a shallow container, add a ratio of two tablespoons to every quart of warm water. Soak the toe for 15 minutes and if the toenail is severe soak several times a day. Dry the foot after soaking and apply antibiotic cream to ease the infection. Epsom salt draws pus out of the toenail and eases discomfort. It loosens the skin and pulls it away from the ingrown toenail Houston.

Ingrown toenail removal

If severely infected and does not resolve with other home care or over-the-counter treatments, seek podiatric care. If you have poor blood flow or diabetes know that foot problems can escalate so you need a checkup as soon as possible. Ingrown toenail removal is considered in cases where the ingrown toenail is painful and infected. A minor surgical procedure can be done to remove the ingrown toenail. The procedure begins with the ingrown toenail doctor numbing the toe that sets in within 10 seconds. The podiatrist cuts the bit of the nail growing into the skin. A portion of the nail may be removed and in rare and severe cases the entire toenail is removed. Sometimes the podiatrist might destroy the margin of the ingrown significantly to prevent future ingrown toenails without altering the appearance of the toenail.

Aftertoenail removal surgery, alleviate the discomfort. Soak the foot in warm soapy water and Epsom salt once in a while. The toenail should be submerged for about 7 minutes during each soak. Avoid soaking using absorbent dressings. Wear sandals or comfortable shoes that will not press on your toes during the recovery. Use an antibiotic ointment on the toe and cover it with a bandage when you are out and about. A bandage acts like a protector over the wound while absorbing the drainage from time to time. If the bandage is filled with blood or fluid replace it.  From time to time remove the bandage to air out whenever convenient for about 30 minutes but keep it on for about a week. Take pain relievers when the toe feels sole and if it is not effective seek further medical care.

If you are looking for some expert advice on ingrown toenail treatment, you may want to seek help from a Houston podiatrist. Feel free to contact our office to make an appointment for your ingrown toenail problems. Our foot specialist, Dr. Ejodamen Shobowale can provide you with the care you need to keep you pain-free and on your feet

Follow the doctor’s aftercare instructions to allow the toenail to heal without much discomfort. Within a few days. you should be able to resume normal activities without restrictions.

Cuboid Syndrome: What You Need To Know

The cuboid syndrome, also known as a locked cuboid or dropped cuboid, is a partial dislocation of the cuboid bone causing injury to the ligaments and joints surrounding it. The midtarsal joint of the foot is made of the cuboid bone, which has seven tarsal bones. The little toe on the lateral side of the foot, the base of the fifth and fourth toes, and the middle of the foot is all affected by the pain. It makes cuboid syndrome diagnosis challenging. Overuse results in a sudden injury to the cuboid bone. If you want to avoid cuboid syndrome surgery, see a podiatrist as soon as the symptoms appear for early treatment.The cuboid syndrome is common among dancers and athletes, when it is correctly identified and treated one makes full recovery.

What are Symptoms?

Symptoms include abrupt foot pain or gradual foot discomfort on the side with the little toe.

• The pain grows worse when you bear weight.
• Walking difficulties.
• Sharp or acute pain
• Potential swell.
• A reduction in ankle and foot motion.
• The achy feeling when elevating the heel and kicking off the toe.
• The bottom of the foot is delicate.
• Pain that is not ankle-related.

What are Causes?

Cuboid syndrome running is widespread among sportsmen because they are constantly on the move in stressful circumstances. The cuboid bone may get injured or dislocated as a result, the cuboid bone moves outward while the heel bone moves inwards.

Ankle Sprain – The cuboid syndrome is probably brought on by an ankle sprain that is inverted. It occurs when the ankle turns inward, though it can also result from an outward twist.

Pronated Feet – When walking, a person with pronated feet typically turns their feet inward. When the foot pronates, tight calf muscles pull on the cuboid bone, causing it to dislocate.

Other activities include several sports, particularly those that require side-to-side movements, like racquetball or tennis. Others include exercising on uneven terrain, climbing stairs, wearing uncomfortable shoes, and not taking enough time to recover from rigorous activities.

Treatment

Pain from the cuboid syndrome goes away after a minor foot injury but full recovery can take up to eight weeks. Rest, ice, compression, elevation, and ceasing any activities that put a strain on the foot are the best conservative treatment options. Make a Houston podiatrist appointment if discomfort persists or worsens.

A podiatrist verifies that the patient is not wearing any footwear or other accessories that could contribute to supination during the initial stages of treatment. If the condition is brought on by bio mechanical or limb length concerns, appropriate remedial and therapeutic procedures are taken.

A square cuboid pad is used to apply traditional treatment to the foot. The pad is put directly to the skin and is sticky. When the patient’s foot size is considered, the pad works successfully.

Plantar and dorsal movements are used for direct manipulation. As the cuboid settles back into position, you could occasionally hear a pop. Even though this can be uncomfortable, daily manipulations done once or twice help to reduce the discomfort.