How To Recover From A Toenail Removal?

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How To Recover From A Toenail Removal?
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Everyone loves clean, well-maintained hands and
toes, but sometimes you can get a foul fungal
nail infection if careless. It is usually caused
due to an overgrowth of fungi. However, they are
curable with proper treatment and medication. Be
it a fungal infection or an ingrown toenail,
sometimes a toenail removal surgery is the only
line of treatment. Although the process is fairly
simple and takes about twenty minutes,
post-surgery pain can affect your lifestyle. So
how can you recover quickly with minimum hassle?
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• Tips for recovering from a toenail removal
• Toenail removal can be a painful surgery.
  Although patients can return to their normal
  lives within 48 hours, you must be careful not to
  agitate the area post-surgery. Here are some tips
  that can fasten the recovery process.
• After the surgery, you may have to wear a
  band-aid that limits your mobility.However, do
  not remove it until advised otherwise by the
  doctor.
• You may also experience a throbbing pain after
  the removal. Ensure that you take your medicines
  on time, and consult the doctor if the pain
  increases. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen should be
  able to keep the pain in check.
• Keep your feet elevated at most times, and avoid
  extensive movement or activities.

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• To fasten the healing process, soak your feet in
  lukewarm water for twenty minutes twice every
  day. Consult with your doctor, and you can also
  add Epsom salt. These salts have several
  benefits, such as reducing swelling, muscle aches
  and stress.
• After soaking the feet, dry them well, and apply
  topical ointment on the surgery area. Make sure
  to cover it with a clean bandage.
• You may have to visit the doctor to clean the
  procedure area to prevent infections.

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• After you have healed completely, there are a few
  points you must follow to avoid ingrown nails or
  fungal infections, such
• Cleaning your feet
• Avoid damp areas
• Wearing proper shoes
• Cutting and filing your nails properly
• Final words
• It is essential to consult podiatry experts if
  you suffer from ingrown toenails or fungal nail
  infections. Getting timely help and medical
  opinion can save you from further complications.
  Additionally, for diabetic patients, it becomes a
  recurring problem. Get in touch with our podiatry
  doctors and experts at Foot Clinic London to book
  a consultation and find the appropriate remedy
  for fungal nail treatment.

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