Top Rated Foot Doctors For Ingrown Toenails In Coldwater, Dowagiac, Paw Paw, Portage, Sturgis, MI & Angola, IN

What Everyone Ought To Know … About Ingrown Toenails!

Let’s say that you notice that the side of your big toe feels a little sore and maybe there’s some redness there. Perhaps you type your symptoms into Dr. Google and decide that you have an ingrown toenail. No big deal, right?

Wrong!

Sometimes an ingrown toenail may actually be no big deal, but under certain circumstances, it can become a very big deal. In fact, if left untreated and allowed to grow and embed itself further into your toe, an ingrown toenail can result in a bone infection or even blood toxicity when it breaks the skin, especially if you also have toenail fungus or athlete’s foot. Both of those conditions can become life-threatening.

This risk is higher for people with diabetes, as you may have poor blood circulation or be unable to feel pain or discomfort due to peripheral neuropathy.

At Advanas Foot & Ankle Specialists, we highly recommend that you come in if you notice any of the following symptoms:

• Redness around your toenail
• Pain and/or tenderness around one or both sides of your toenail
• Heat emanating from the painful area of your toe
• Swelling and redness next to the nail
• Pus draining from the red area of your toe

Your Feet Shouldn’t Be In Pain

Even if you don’t have diabetes, an ingrown toenail can be extremely uncomfortable and affect your gait. Ultimately, your best option is to be seen by a foot doctor. In some cases, simple home treatments may be all you need, but if you’ve tried home remedies for your ingrown toenail and they haven’t worked, we highly recommend seeing our foot doctor as soon as possible to avoid further pain and potential complications.

For Your Foot & Ankle Health

At Advanas Foot & Ankle Specialists, we take a consultative approach, which means we partner with you to ultimately offer the best possible treatment options for your ingrown toenail. Our Michigan & Indiana board certified foot doctors are ready to serve you! We want to help you get back on your feet and back to your life.

To make an appointment at any of our podiatry offices, please give us a call at 800.856.1106. We can help you determine which of our podiatry offices is most convenient for you. We have podiatry offices in Coldwater, MI, Dowagiac, MI, Paw Paw, MI, Portage, MI, Sturgis, MI and Angola, IN.

We offer a $25 Initial Savings Certificate, as well as same day appointments and flexible scheduling.