INGROWN TOENAILS TREATMENT IN HOUSTON TX AND NEARBY AREAS
Get the best Ingrown Toenail treatment in Houston with our specialist at vital podiatry.
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DO YOU HAVE AN
INGROWN TOENAIL?
Many people often face different problems when it comes to the nail of their toe. When these work-bearing toes start to swell up, or you feel a sharp pain every time you walk it can become a huge concern.
Toenail Care with Vital Podiatry professionals
Our podiatrists have gathered years of experience to treat painful foot and ankle conditions that prevent you from doing daily work. Some of these conditions can become more serious if left untreated over prolonged periods. Our qualified professionals can help resolve all your problems through proper diagnosis and treatment plans.
Contact us now and get the pain relief you’re looking for!
DIFFERENT CAUSES OF INGROWN NAILS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM
STUBBING YOUR TOE
TIGHT OR SMALLER FOOTWEAR
STYLING AND SHAPING TOENAILS
TOE FUNGUS
INEPT WAY OF SHAPING TOENAILS
Many people do not pay attention to the way we cut a nail after it chips or breaks. We leave out some round edges and ridges believing that it may prevent ingrown nails but instead increase the possibility of ingrown nails. The round nails grow more to dig into your skin and become an open spot for bacteria to collect. When the site of the ingrown collects bacteria it may easily cause an infection leading to pus, drainage, soreness, and swelling.
A general way to avoid these styling mistakes is to cut your nails straight across without filing or rounding the edges.
WHAT IS
TOENAIL FUNGUS?
Toenail fungus is a common problem in people of all ages. This contagious infection is a condition bad enough to require special podiatric care by itself. Moreover, it can also be a leading cause of demented nail growth resulting in ingrown nails. This infection hits two targets with one arrow, both of which are equally as serious.
If you have nail fungus learn more about how our specialists treat it.
POST INJURY
SIDE EFFECTS
Most of us have been in situations where we stub our toe followed by moments of excruciating pain by complete accident. These incidents are so unexpected that they can not be controlled, however, this gives your toenails a sort of trauma causing abnormal nail growth.
Other reasons for Ingrown nails
– Family history
HOW TO TREAT AN
INGROWN NAIL IN HOUSTON TX?
There are several different ways to treat ingrown nails however all of these require more attention than some DIY home remedy. Results can only be seen with consistent treatment. Although you can temporarily relieve yourself of excessive pain and discomfort. You risk the recurrence of these ingrown nails in the future.
This is why it is extremely beneficial to have a professional podiatrist have a look at your ingrown nail before it starts to cause an infection.
GENEALOGICAL BACKGROUND
A vital part of the treatment begins with the history of the patient and the ingrown nail. Patients often come in for a treatment with previously home remedies which may alter the state of the ingrown. As a result, the doctor has to take a different approach to treatment. Taking family history also allows doctors to have a broader perspective when analyzing the ingrown nail.
Some symptoms that a doctor may look into while taking history include checking for any pus or drainage from the ingrown, redness, and swelling.
All the combined data collected through this analysis is then used for a treatment plan. Whether to begin with antibiotics or changing some lifestyle activities causing the ingrown nail.
THE DIFFERENT PROCEDURES TO REMOVE
INGROWN TOENAIL IN HOUSTON AT VITAL PODIATRY
Ingrown Nails can be removed best through surgical procedures. We at Vital Podiatry offer these surgeries at your convenience at our very own clinic. We are here to debunk any of the common myths that revolve around surgeries which can make people skeptical and terrified of them. Many of our patients claim to have experienced very minor pain thanks to our local anesthetics and can even continue doing regular work from the very next day of the surgery.
HOW DO WE PERFORM
THE NAIL AVULSION?
It is easy for anyone to identify when their toenail is not in the best shape. Whether you have swelling, redness, orl tenderness around the nail bed it is a sign that your nail is inflamed and may have an infection. The best way to treat this is through a Nail Avulsion. Nail avulsion is a very minor surgical procedure that removes outside skin along your nail’s sides.
The procedure will be done using local anesthetics and will roughly take a few minutes so it can be done on a regular office visit. Nail Avulsion is comparatively less painful and allows the inflammation of the toes to diminish over a few days.
WHY CHOOSE THE
MATRICECTOMY?
This procedure is a more permanent solution following the nail avulsion however, it can only be performed after the treatment of the infection. Matricectomy stops the regrowth of ingrown toenails in the future. This is done by removing the root cells under the toenails using a chemical. This will prevent the ingrown nail from reoccurring.
The main purpose of the chemical is to completely destroy the cells that cause ingrown nails by burning them. This will ensure that the cells do not regrow and regenerate more ingrown nails in the future. This is an extremely effective way to get rid of the root of the problem and eliminate it so that you don’t have to go through all the pain and discomfort repeatedly.
POST-SURGERY CARE
Make sure you follow the procedure or instructions advised by our specialists. Thoroughly follow the medication course for all oral antibiotics prescribed, regardless of improving symptoms.
Things to avoid in order to reduce the risk of Ingrown Toenails
WHEN SHAPING YOUR TOENAILS, IT IS ADVISED TO CUT SHARPLY ACROSS. REFRAIN FROM CURVING THE CORNERS.
PARTICIPATE IN DIFFERENT SPORTS TO REDUCE ANY PAIN-INDUCED TRAUMA TO THE TOES
WEAR LOOSE FOOTWEAR
TAKE CARE OF YOUR FEET BY WASHING AND SCRUBBING ROUTINELY.
Fast and Efficient FOOT SPECIALIST IN HOUSTON TX
Vital Podiatry is dedicated to providing you with treatment options that are fast and easy so you can be back on your feet in no time.
Simply call us for a quick consultation over the phone or book an appointment to see a doctor in person. Our staff is always available on the phone, and we also book urgent appointments.
The doctor will conduct all relevant tests to accurately diagnose your foot condition. Since we offer in-clinic X-rays and vascular studies, it makes getting the results quicker and easier.
Depending on your diagnosis, our team will come up with a custom treatment plan tailored to your requirements and lifestyle. We work based on a holistic approach and make a treatment plan accordingly.
Throughout the treatment, our doctors will monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed. This ensures that you get the best approach to healing your foot condition.
Don’t let foot pain hold you back any longer. Schedule your appointment with Vital Podiatry today.
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Vital Podiatry did a wonderful job on diagnosing my issues in timely fashion. I was quickly taken in as a new patient and treated with respect.
Vital Podiatry is very understanding and takes the time to explain all remedies and procedures. The front office staff and assistants are extremely nice and personable.
The culture at every level is outstanding. From the excellent bedside manner during the physical examination to the post-operative care, the nursing care was amazing.
INSURANCE LIST
At Vital Podiatry, we believe that everyone deserves to have healthy and pain-free feet, which is why we accept a wide range of insurance plans to ensure our patients can receive the treatment they need without any financial burden.
See Your Podiatrist Today IN HOUSTON!
If you’re suffering from foot or ankle pain, don’t wait any longer to get the treatment you need. Book an appointment with Vital Podiatry today and take the first step toward getting the relief you need. At our podiatry practice, we offer a range of effective treatment options to help relieve your pain and improve your quality of life. Our experienced team of podiatrists develops a personalized treatment plan for your foot that is suited to your needs and goals.