I'm having a lot of pain in my right leg because of an issue with my thumbnail. I can't even touch it or trim the nail because it's gotten under the skin. What should I do to fix this?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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Ingrown toenails can be quite painful; consider consulting a doctor, preferably a dermatologist

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Consult a Podiatrist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm having some pain in my ankle and I'm worried it might be because of my flat foot. It seems to hurt the most when I get up in the morning or after I've been sitting for a while. Do you think this could be plantar fasciitis? I'm not sure what to do about it.

consult physiotherapist

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I'm using Salactin paint for the corn on my foot, but it's not helping much. There's still some pus and pain. What's going on, and what should I do next?

Thats unusual,visit General Physician for appropriate approach.and maintain balanced diet and healthy lifestyle

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Looking for recommendations on a skilled surgeon in Faridabad who can handle partial toenail removal for an ingrown toenail. Any suggestions on where to find a good specialist for this?

consuly yr family dr.

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