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Ingrown toenail
What can happen if i show an ingrown toenail to the doctor
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I assume by doctor you mean your general practitioner. If it is something he has the skills to take care of, he/she will take c are of it, or they may refer you to a podiatrist (a foot doctor) I took a care-giving client of mine to see a podiatrist for same reason.
She wanted me in the room to watch. Since our fingers and toes have lots of nerve endings in them and are extra sensitive to pain, the doctor will first numb the area. Once it is numb, they remove the ingrown nail and will bandage up the toe and give you instructions for care afterwards, whether you have to apply an ointment, or in her case instructions to soak her foot daily in water with something added...can't remember what it was, maybe epsom salt. I asked her and she had no unusual discomfort or pain afterwards.
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