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What Is Nail Surgery, Who Does Nail Surgery, And More Answers!

Got a fungal nail infection / ingrown toenail infection that you just can’t seem to get rid of? Then nail surgery may just be right for you. The pain can be annoyingly unbearable, so why make it a recurring feeling when you can just get rid of it entirely? Nail surgery is the perfect fix to all your infection problems.   There are lots of questions surrounding nail surgery, however, and we’re here to clear them up for you. So, if you want to know more about what nail surgery is, who does nail surgery, how effective it is, and more, read on! What Is Nail Surgery? Lots of people ask the question, “ What is nail surgery ?”. Nail surgery is considered a minor procedure. It is usually conducted under local anesthetic, to help alleviate pain and infection in toenails. During nail surgery, a podiatrist might remove one or two sections from your nail, on each side. In some forms of nail surgery, your podiatrist may have to remove your whole nail, depending on the extent of infection / inju...

Got A Pain In Your Toenail? Here Are Possible Reasons Why!

  Have you been experiencing pain in toenail recently? It’s a very common issue we see in people of all ages. There are lots of things that could trigger a pain in toenail, such as feeling pain in toenail due to shoes, or experiencing   pain in toenail in bed . In most cases, when you face pain in toenail in bed it’s because you’re ready to rest and your mind is finally free to notice the pain that’s been in the background all day. Pain in the toenail due to shoes can occur from wearing ill-fitting shoes that are too tight on your toes. Whatever the underlying reason is, pain in the toenail can be a symptom of issues such as Ingrown Toenail and Fungal Infections. Other causes are Paronychia and Bunions. In more severe cases, pain in the toenail can occur due to Arthritis. If you have Diabetes and notice something is off with your toes, see a podiatrist immediately because you could face severe consequences later. Common Causes Of Pain In Toenail Let’s take a more in-depth view...

What does toenail fungus look like | Discoloured toenail

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Discoloured toenails are a surprisingly common issue seen in people of all ages, through different stages in their lives.  Discoloured toenail  can affect just about anyone, and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. It’s always important to address why you may have a discoloured toenail, as it could be an underlying symptom of toenail fungus and other infections. A very common reason people get discoloured toenails is due to ill-fitting shoes that can cause ingrown toenails, which can in turn get infected and lead to worse conditions like toenail fungus. This is why it’s always important to identify and treat discoloured toenails. Always visit a podiatrist when it comes to issues related to your feet, because we know best!   If you’d like to learn more about what toenail fungus looks like,   how to treat fungal toenail , and more, read on! What Is Toenail Fungus? If you’re showing signs of discolored toenails and other unpleasant symptoms, you may just be dealing with toena...

What Is A Podiatrist And How Do They Treat Verrucas On Feet?

As Podiatrists, we deal with lots of issues relating to the feet. Most commonly, we get cases of simple ingrown toenails turning into infections. We also very commonly see   verrucas on feet , which many people confuse for other types of warts and corns. We’re well equipped to deal with all these problems, and more. We believe in educating our clients so they know how to practice proper foot hygiene. This way, the health of their feet stays good and they don’t have to suffer from common issues again. That’s why we’ve put together this article to give you some information on verrucas on feet, what they look like, and how to go about  verruca treatment . Read on to learn more. What Is A Podiatrist Before we jump into the world of Verrucas on feet, we’ll give you a little background on who we are and what we do. Lots of people still aren’t aware of what we do and still find themselves asking the question, “what is a Podiatrist?”. We’ll clear up that doubt before telling you more ...